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Anaesthesia for elite athletes
European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 2022BACKGROUND Sports participation has been growing rapidly since the 1960s. Anaesthesiologists are increasingly confronted with athletes in a peri-operative setting. The right choice of type of anaesthesia technique, pain management of injuries, specific physiologic adaptations of the athlete and knowledge of prohibited ...
Bram, Bourgonjon +3 more
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Skin Diseases in Elite Athletes
International Journal of Sports Medicine, 2021AbstractAn athlete’s skin has to cope with various stressors that influence skin integrity. This study investigated the effect of intense sporting activity at a competitive level on skin health, independent of the type of sport. The prevalence of dermatoses in elite athletes who exercise 8 or more hours per week was compared to recreational athletes ...
Christoph Liebich +7 more
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International Journal of Sports Medicine, 1999
It is possible to increase haemoglobin (Hb) and haematocrit (Ht) to non-physiological values by injecting recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO). Although this treatment may result in a better performance of athletes, it may also cause a health risk. To prevent doping with rhEPO, the Union Cycliste Internationale has decided to exclude male cyclists ...
Vergouwen, P.C.J. +2 more
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It is possible to increase haemoglobin (Hb) and haematocrit (Ht) to non-physiological values by injecting recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO). Although this treatment may result in a better performance of athletes, it may also cause a health risk. To prevent doping with rhEPO, the Union Cycliste Internationale has decided to exclude male cyclists ...
Vergouwen, P.C.J. +2 more
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Thermoregulation in elite athletes
Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, 2006Exercise causes body temperature to rise and the resulting heat stored becomes a factor limiting exercise performance in hot conditions. Loss of heat by evaporative processes leads to hypohydration which itself can eventually impair performance. This review focuses on thermoregulatory and behavioural processes during sustained exercise in the heat ...
Thomas, Reilly +2 more
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Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine, 2011
Asthma is frequently found among elite athletes performing endurance sports such as swimming, rowing and cross-country skiing. Although these athletes often report symptoms while exercising, they seldom have symptoms at rest. Moreover, compared with nonathletic asthmatic individuals, elite athletes have been shown to have a different distribution of ...
Elers, Jimmi +2 more
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Asthma is frequently found among elite athletes performing endurance sports such as swimming, rowing and cross-country skiing. Although these athletes often report symptoms while exercising, they seldom have symptoms at rest. Moreover, compared with nonathletic asthmatic individuals, elite athletes have been shown to have a different distribution of ...
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Exercise Dependence and Elite Athletes: Perceptions of Coaches of Elite Athletes
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 2006Exercise dependence (EXD) is a psychological condition associated with physical, emotional, social and performance consequences. Despite growing awareness of the prevalence of EXD within the athletic population, the symptoms or dimensions that comprise the condition largely remain unclear. The aim of the present study was to examine the perceptions of
Justin McNamara, Marita P. McCabe
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Regional Anesthesia in the Elite Athlete
Clinics in Sports Medicine, 2022Elite athletes are exposed to an elevated risk of musculoskeletal injury which may present a significant threat to an athlete's livelihood. The perioperative anesthetic plan of care for these injuries in the general population often incorporates regional anesthesia procedures due to several benefits. However, some concern exists regarding the potential
Patrick, Meyer, Kristopher, Schroeder
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Sports Psychology and the Elite Athlete
Clinics in Sports Medicine, 1983The objective of sports psychology is to optimize competence through the development of psychological skills that will permit athletes to enhance performance and gain maximal satisfaction. Sports psychology programs of the United States Olympic Committee are discussed and examples of training in psychological skills are presented, including the ...
D E, Waitley, J R, May, R, Martens
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Percutaneous Nucleotomy in Elite Athletes
Journal of Spinal Disorders, 2001Percutaneous nucleotomy in elite athletes is considered a minimally invasive treatment of lumbar disc herniation. However, long-term effectiveness has not been established by careful follow-up studies. This article evaluates the outcome of percutaneous nucleotomy in elite athletes who have undergone the procedure. Thirty elite athletes with lumbar disc
J, Mochida +4 more
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