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The Masters Athlete: A Review of Current Exercise and Treatment Recommendations

CONTEXT: With the ever-increasing number of masters athletes, it is necessary to understand how to best provide medical support to this expanding population using a multidisciplinary approach. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: Relevant articles published between 2000 and 2013 using the search terms masters athl...

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Autores principales: Tayrose, Gregory A., Beutel, Bryan G., Cardone, Dennis A., Sherman, Orrin H.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: SAGE Publications 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4482301/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26131307
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1941738114548999
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Cardone, Dennis A.
Sherman, Orrin H.
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description CONTEXT: With the ever-increasing number of masters athletes, it is necessary to understand how to best provide medical support to this expanding population using a multidisciplinary approach. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: Relevant articles published between 2000 and 2013 using the search terms masters athlete and aging and exercise were identified using MEDLINE. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3. RESULTS: Preparticipation screening should assess a variety of medical comorbidities, with emphasis on cardiovascular health in high-risk patients. The masters athlete should partake in moderate aerobic exercise and also incorporate resistance and flexibility training. A basic understanding of physiology and age-related changes in muscle composition and declines in performance are prerequisites for providing appropriate care. Osteoarthritis and joint arthroplasty are not contraindications to exercise, and analgesia has an appropriate role in the setting of acute or chronic injuries. Masters athletes should follow regular training regimens to maximize their potential while minimizing their likelihood of injuries. CONCLUSION: Overall, masters athletes represent a unique population and should be cared for utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. This care should be implemented not only during competitions but also between events when training and injury are more likely to occur. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION TAXONOMY (SORT): B.
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spelling pubmed-44823012016-05-01 The Masters Athlete: A Review of Current Exercise and Treatment Recommendations Tayrose, Gregory A. Beutel, Bryan G. Cardone, Dennis A. Sherman, Orrin H. Sports Health Current Research CONTEXT: With the ever-increasing number of masters athletes, it is necessary to understand how to best provide medical support to this expanding population using a multidisciplinary approach. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: Relevant articles published between 2000 and 2013 using the search terms masters athlete and aging and exercise were identified using MEDLINE. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3. RESULTS: Preparticipation screening should assess a variety of medical comorbidities, with emphasis on cardiovascular health in high-risk patients. The masters athlete should partake in moderate aerobic exercise and also incorporate resistance and flexibility training. A basic understanding of physiology and age-related changes in muscle composition and declines in performance are prerequisites for providing appropriate care. Osteoarthritis and joint arthroplasty are not contraindications to exercise, and analgesia has an appropriate role in the setting of acute or chronic injuries. Masters athletes should follow regular training regimens to maximize their potential while minimizing their likelihood of injuries. CONCLUSION: Overall, masters athletes represent a unique population and should be cared for utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. This care should be implemented not only during competitions but also between events when training and injury are more likely to occur. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION TAXONOMY (SORT): B. SAGE Publications 2015-05 /pmc/articles/PMC4482301/ /pubmed/26131307 http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1941738114548999 Text en © 2014 The Author(s)
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url https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4482301/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26131307
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1941738114548999
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