Best Practice Case Studies-Overtraining Syndrome LH

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Dr. Tom Howard, an esteemed expert in sports medicine, delivers a detailed lecture on overtraining. With a rich educational and professional background, Dr. Howard is well-equipped to discuss this topic. The presentation covers terminology, etiology, epidemiology, and the clinical management and prevention of overtraining.<br /><br />Overtraining occurs when athletes push their bodies beyond recovery limits, causing fatigue, decreased performance, and, in severe cases, mood disturbances and immune dysfunction. Dr. Howard outlines the difference between functional overreaching, which resolves with short-term rest, and non-functional overreaching that can lead to prolonged fatigue.<br /><br />Several hypotheses attempt to explain the underlying mechanisms of overtraining, such as the cytokine hypothesis, which suggests chronic inflammation as a root cause. Diagnosing overtraining is challenging due to the lack of specific diagnostic criteria, but recovery monitoring through heart rate and mood state assessments can be effective.<br /><br />Dr. Howard emphasizes rest as a primary treatment and maintaining a balanced training schedule. He underscores the importance of psychological and nutritional support, stressing that individualized training can prevent overtraining and its adverse consequences. The session concludes with a Q&A, highlighting the need for tailored approaches in managing athletes' training loads.

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Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, CASE 35

Topic Metabolic/Medical Conditions

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3rd Edition, CASE 35

3rd Edition

Metabolic/Medical Conditions

overtraining

sports medicine

Dr. Tom Howard

functional overreaching

cytokine hypothesis

athlete recovery

training management

psychological support