Biofeedback and relaxation techniques improve running economy in sub-elite long distance runners

Article Abstract:

Biofeedback and relaxation may improve running performance in long-distance runners as measured by lower submaximal oxygen (VO 2submax) consumption. Measurements before and after a six-week training indicate that heart rate, VO 2, and ventilation at lactate threshold were lower after using relaxation techniques. Runners also learned to respond to biofeedback data while running on a treadmill at 70% of their capacity.

Methods, Evaluation, Training, Runners (Sports), Biofeedback training, Biofeedback, Relaxation, Relaxation (Psychology)

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Allergic rhinitis and pharmacological management in elite athletes

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A study was conducted to assess the frequency of allergic rhinitis and the use of antiallergic medication within the subgroups of elite athletes as compared with a representative sample of young adults of the same age. The results concluded that endurance athletes have physician-diagnosed allergic rhinitis, and they use antiallergic medication more often than athletes in other events or control subjects.

Finland, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Diagnosis, Health surveys, Hay-fever, Teenage athletes, Allergic rhinitis

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Effects of erythropoietin administration in training athletes and possible indirect detection in doping control

Article Abstract:

Recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEpo) use is detectable in blood. Athletes received injections of rHuEpo and were examined 25 days afterwards. Significantly altered levels of reticulocytes, hemoglobin, hematocrit and other values in the context of rHUEpo intake suggest the possibility of detecting substance abuse.

Dosage and administration, Athletes, Drug testing, Erythropoietin, Recombinant, Recombinant erythropoietin

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