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The Biomechanics of Overuse Injuries in Endurance Athletes
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Discussions on common types of overuse injuries in endurance athletes including treatment guidelines and prevention. Injuries include swimmer's shoulder, achilles tendonitis and more.Iliotibial Band (IT Band) Syndrome
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The symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, recovery and prevention of iliotibial band syndrome caused by excessive friction of the distal portion of the iliotibial band during activities like running. Smart Moves on the Bike
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Proper Bicycle Fit and Treatment of Common Cycling-related Medical ProblemsTriathletes Need Sleep
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Sleep is one of your answers to keep the doctor away. But how much is enough sleep? We'll discuss the benefits of getting a proper amount of sleep and the risks of not getting enough.A Triathlete's Guide to Cold and Flu Season
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So how sick is too sick to train? The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine answers just that and many other questions.Caffeine as an Endurance Supplement
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The consensus is that caffeine does enhance performance and decreases perceived exertion in endurance exercise. There are no significant performance benefits in short, high-intensity exercise.Running Injuries in Triathlon
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Three sports medicine Doctors discuss the results of our user injury poll“Before You Exercise”- Tips for the Beginner Exerciser
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Before you lace up your shoes, pump air into your bike tires, or check the fit of your swimsuit, there are some other considerations to help keep you exercising safely well into 2007 and beyond.A Runner's "Calftastrophy"
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Calf injuries can occur from a sudden overload or from repetitive microtrauma. If not treated appropriately and promptly, an acute injury can lead to chronic pain.Barefoot Running: A doctor's opinion
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Sports medicine doc weighs in on the pros and cons of barefoot runningSaddle Sores
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While not the most pleasant topic, saddles sores are a common phenomenon within the cycling community. Learn what causes saddle sores and how to prevent them from occurring.Achilles Tendinopathy: Everything You Need to Know (And More)
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What you should know about Achilles tendinopathy to prevent its occurrence and to stop it in its tracks before it stops you.Ask a B.T. Sports Doc!
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New athlete injury Q&A with the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.Video Case Study: Iliotibial Band Syndrome ITBS
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is one of the most common running injuries due to overtraining. In this video, a sports medicine doctor diagnoses and provides a treatment plan for a patient with ITBS.
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The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) was formed in 1991 to fill a void that has existed in sports medicine from its earliest beginnings. The founders most recognized and expert sports medicine specialists realized that while there are several physician organizations which support sports medicine, there has not been a forum specific for primary care non-surgical sports medicine physicians.
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Swimming Deaths and the Triathlon