Endurance Sports: In it for the long haul - Frankly Speaking EP 45
Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine
December 4, 201711m 9s
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Show Notes
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.