The Consequences of Training and Competition to the Musculoskeletal System in Ultramarathon Runners: A Narrative Review
Ultramarathons are becoming increasingly popular every year, leading to more and more publications focusing on athletes of these endurance events. This paper summarizes the current state of knowledge on the effects of ultramarathons on the motor system. Various studies have attempted to answer quest...
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doaj-189bdf7f10974ab9b087382997956fe42021-09-24T05:43:04ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Physiology1664-042X2021-09-011210.3389/fphys.2021.738665738665The Consequences of Training and Competition to the Musculoskeletal System in Ultramarathon Runners: A Narrative ReviewAlicja Partyka0Zbigniew Waśkiewicz1Zbigniew Waśkiewicz2Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan΄, PolandInstitute of Sport Science, Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, PolandDepartment of Sports Medicine and Medical Rehabilitation, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, RussiaUltramarathons are becoming increasingly popular every year, leading to more and more publications focusing on athletes of these endurance events. This paper summarizes the current state of knowledge on the effects of ultramarathons on the motor system. Various studies have attempted to answer questions about negative and positive effects on the musculoskeletal system, common injuries, optimal strategies, and regeneration. Considering the increasing number of ultramarathon athletes, the discoveries may have practical applications for a multitude of experts in the field of sports medicine, as well as for the athletes themselves. Acute locomotor system changes in runners as assessed by locomotor biomarkers are reversible and may be asymptomatic or painful. Injuries suffered by runners largely allow them to finish the competition and are usually overlooked. Regeneration, including regular massage and the use of supporting techniques, allows for faster convalescence. This publication is meant to be a source of knowledge for people associated with this discipline.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2021.738665/fullultramarathonmusculoskeletal systemendurance sportrunninginjurymuscle injury |
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The Consequences of Training and Competition to the Musculoskeletal System in Ultramarathon Runners: A Narrative Review |
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The Consequences of Training and Competition to the Musculoskeletal System in Ultramarathon Runners: A Narrative Review |
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The Consequences of Training and Competition to the Musculoskeletal System in Ultramarathon Runners: A Narrative Review |
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The Consequences of Training and Competition to the Musculoskeletal System in Ultramarathon Runners: A Narrative Review |
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The Consequences of Training and Competition to the Musculoskeletal System in Ultramarathon Runners: A Narrative Review |
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consequences of training and competition to the musculoskeletal system in ultramarathon runners: a narrative review |
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Ultramarathons are becoming increasingly popular every year, leading to more and more publications focusing on athletes of these endurance events. This paper summarizes the current state of knowledge on the effects of ultramarathons on the motor system. Various studies have attempted to answer questions about negative and positive effects on the musculoskeletal system, common injuries, optimal strategies, and regeneration. Considering the increasing number of ultramarathon athletes, the discoveries may have practical applications for a multitude of experts in the field of sports medicine, as well as for the athletes themselves. Acute locomotor system changes in runners as assessed by locomotor biomarkers are reversible and may be asymptomatic or painful. Injuries suffered by runners largely allow them to finish the competition and are usually overlooked. Regeneration, including regular massage and the use of supporting techniques, allows for faster convalescence. This publication is meant to be a source of knowledge for people associated with this discipline. |
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ultramarathon musculoskeletal system endurance sport running injury muscle injury |
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