Main description:

Providing a fresh update of this continuously evolving branch of sports medicine, this comprehensive yet practical guide 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, this book 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 and masters endurance athlete. Section two focuses on the management of common musculoskeletal conditions, such as stress fractures, overuse injuries of the soft tissue, shoulder and hip injuries, and exercise and osteoarthritis; this section now includes discussion of the use of cutting-edge orthobiologics. The last section presents performance optimization and event coverage, including gait and swim-stroke analysis, bike fitting, resistance training, mental preparation, optimizing nutrition, and how to organize medical coverage for events, as well as decision-making for return to play.
Completely updated and including brand new chapters, Endurance Sports Medicine, Second Edition remains 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.

Contents:

Part I. Medical Conditions.- Taking a Holistic Approach to Treating Endurance Athletes.- Cardiovascular Evaluation and Treatment in the Endurance Athlete.- Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction and Vocal Cord Dysfunction.- Low Ferritin and Anemic Conditions in Endurance Athletes.- Evaluation and Treatment of Heat Illness and Rhabdomyolysis.- Evaluation and Treatment of Cold and Altitude-Related Injuries and Illness.- Pregnancy and Other Considerations for the Female Endurance Athlete.- Considerations for the Pediatric Endurance Athlete.- Effects of Exercise and Aging in the Masters-Level Athlete.- Part II. Musculoskeletal Conditions.- Biologic Advancements in the Treatment of Stress Fractures.- Orthobiologic Treatment Options for Soft Tissue Overuse Injuries.- Chiropractic Evaluation and Treatment for Endurance Athletes.- Chronic Leg Pain in Running Athletes.- Hip Injuries and Conditions in the Endurance Athlete.- Common Injuries and Conditions in Rowers.- Common Injuries and Conditions in Cross-Fit Participation.- Bloodflow Restriction and Other Innovations in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation.- Part III. Performance Optimization and Event Coverage.- Clinical Aspects of Running Gait Analysis.- Clinical Considerations of Bike Fitting.- Clinical Application of Swim Stroke Analysis.- Resistance Training and High-Intensity Interval Training.- Mental Skills Training for Endurance Sports.- Performance-Based Nutrition for Endurance Training.- Coordination of Medical Coverage for Endurance Sporting Events.- Return to Sport Decision-Making for Endurance Athletes.