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 compartmentsyndrome 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.
