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Hydration During the Triathlon: 2009 Update
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How best to hydrate during an endurance event like a triathlon is currently the topic of considerable discussion and research. Here is what some of the latest research shows.Member Case Study: Top of Foot Pain
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I sometimes have severe pains on the top of my left foot. It feels like a knife is stabbing my inner foot on the outer portion of my foot. These pains happen mainly at night but not while riding.Member Case Study: Shin Splints?
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I've rested them for 6 weeks, twice. I've had Active Release Therapy, massages, I'm doing Trigger Point, and stretching. Yet, I'm still having issues and can't get above 3 miles. Member Case Study: Tightness and Pain in the Calf Muscle
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I'm experiencing tightness and pain in my calf muscles including my left achilles tendon. The tendons seem to really stiffen when sitting or sleeping. I'm not doing anything new.Muscle Cramping in the Endurance Athlete
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Learn about the symptoms, theory and treatment of Exercise Associated Muscle Cramping (EAMC).Member Case Study: Separated Shoulder
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I was in a bicycle accident that left me with a separated shoulder. I went to an orthopedic who said that it had been too long to do surgery because the ligaments would not repair themselves. Member Case Study: Knee Edema
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I seem to have developed a benign "mystery " edema on the medial aspects of my knees. But I have absolutely no discomfort whatsoever.Member Case Study: Shoulder Pain
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All of my road rash has healed, but my right shoulder is still in a lot of pain. I have started swimming, but only really, really light workouts. Do you have any recommendations on stretches? Children and Triathlon Training
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How safe is it for children to participate in triathlons and other endurance events? Here are the opinions of several experts in the field.Member Case Study: Heel Pain
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The whole bottoms of my feet hurt these days. Been running for a number of years now and this is a first. Do you have any tips?Member Case Study: Annular Disk Tear and Ironman Training
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I know that annular tears mean there is a risk for a bigger disc blow-out. How do I continue to train and compete without putting myself at risk for worsening of my injury?Fatigue in the Endurance Athlete
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Workout associated fatigue is our gauge of a quality workout program. But, excessive or debilitating fatigue adversely affects workout quality, limiting performance gains. Member Case Study: Extreme Lower Back Pain
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I started playing basketball three times a week in addition to running and biking. Now, whenever I run any distance, the next day, I can hardly sit in my chair at work.Member Case Study: Swollen Ankle
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In the fall I was running on some trails and rolled my ankle pretty bad. I took a few weeks off from running and let it heal. Every so often, my ankle feels swollen, or off.
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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: Sore Ankles