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Member Case Study: Spinal Fusion and Triathlon Training
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I've been struggling with a disk bulge for nine months with no let-up. I am seriously considering the operation. It would be nice to be even able to bike again let alone run.Member Case Study: Ankle Pain
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I did more therapy, more stretches, more exercises and stopped running for over six months. I am just coming back to triathlon after a year off due to this ankle injury.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.Member Case Study: Pinched Nerve
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I have a pinched nerve in my neck at C6 which is causing a burning pain in the upper shoulder and down the triceps of my right arm. I worry about training and doing long-term nerve damage.Member Case Study: Piriformis Syndrome
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Rolling, icing, A.R.T. and P.T. No running, now what? Piriformis Syndrome has been ongoing since July, is there any one out there who has any other suggestions? Member Case Study: Meniscus Tear?
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Woke up at 7am and physically could not walk. Pain was shooting in my knee (almost dropped me to my knees). Later I went to my sports doc. He could not simulate the pain whatsoever.Member Case Study: Pulled Hamstring
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I have been having a right hamstring issue over the last four weeks or so. I'm pretty sure I just pulled it pretty good but would like some advice. How long does it take for it to completely heal? Member Case Study: Triathlon Training with Hip Replacement
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I decided that, after having a new hip put in 11 months ago, I needed a new lifestyle. Just wondering if there's anything that I should know about-especially for the running and biking.Member Case Study: Overtraining Syndrome
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During the last few days I have noticed these symptoms: higher resting heart rate, increased stress and trouble sleeping. Am I overtraining?Aerophagia: Swallowing Air While Swimming
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"I swam 2000 meters which was a lot for me, I was feeling good everywhere except the horrible stomach pain from getting air in my stomach creating a lot of gas."Choosing the Correct Running Shoe Based On Foot Type or Why Not Just Go Barefoot?
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Most people believe that running barefoot is dangerous. Certainly, depending upon the surface, they would be correct. However, there is some suggestion that running barefoot may reduce injuries.Member Case Study: Peroneal Tendon Surgery Rehabilitation
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The Doctor says a minimum of eight weeks before I'm back in the pool. I'm training for a HIM and wondering how quickly I can start running and what the recovery will be like.Member Case Study: Torn Achilles Post Surgery
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I've seen posts on chronic achilles pain, but nothing on recovery from surgery. I don't know the difference between the good pain and the bad when training.Triathlon Training with High Blood Pressure
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Elevated blood pressure is the most common cardiovascular disease in the United States. There are many things to consider in the recommendation of training for individuals with high blood pressure.
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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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Member Case Study: Leg Pain After Brick Workout