Providing comprehensive discussion of this newly developing branch of
sports medicine, this unique and up-to-date book focuses specifically on
the treatment of athletes who train for and participate in endurance
sporting events, including not only traditional endurance athletes such
as runners, swimmers, bikers and triathletes, but also rowers, adventure
racers, military personnel, and cross-fit athletes. Detailing strategies
for not only treating and preventing injuries and conditions but also
for optimizing an athlete's performance, it is divided into three
thematic sections. The first section covers common medical conditions
faced by the endurance athlete, including cardiovascular conditions,
asthma, and heat- and altitude-related illnesses, while also discussing
gender differences, pregnancy and the pediatric endurance athlete.
Section two focuses on the management of common musculoskeletal
conditions, such as stress fractures, overuse injuries of the soft
tissue, compartment syndrome, shoulder and hip injuries, and exercise
and osteoarthritis. The last section presents special considerations for
the endurance athlete, including gait and swim-stroke analysis, bike
fitting, mental preparation, optimizing nutrition, and how to organize
medical coverage for events, as well as decision-making for return to
play. A timely topic and one which has not been written about
extensively in one concise collection of chapters, Endurance Sports
Medicine is a valuable guide for sports medicine physicians,
orthopedists, athletic trainers, physical therapists, coaches,
officials, and athletes in understanding the needs of the determined
individuals who participate in endurance sports.
