EPISODE · Dec 4, 2017 · 11 MIN
Endurance Sports: In it for the long haul - Frankly Speaking EP 45
from Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine · host Pri-Med
What do you say when your 50-year-old patient that has been relatively sedentary in the last 3 decades wants to do a triathlon? In this episode, we will review a U.S. case series of participants in triathlon races from 1985-2016, and discuss risk, reward, and reality. Learning Objectives: Review data collected over 30 years on triathlon events and the risks to participants. Discuss recommendations for patients embarking on extreme physical activity. Review strategies to promote well-being and lower risk when considering endurance sports.
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What do you say when your 50-year-old patient that has been relatively sedentary in the last 3 decades wants to do a triathlon? In this episode, we will review a U.S. case series of participants in triathlon races from 1985-2016, and discuss risk, reward, and reality. Learning Objectives: Review data collected over 30 years on triathlon events and the risks to participants. Discuss recommendations for patients embarking on extreme physical activity. Review strategies to promote well-being and lower risk when considering endurance sports.
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