Masterful care of the aging athlete : a clinical guide /: a clinical guide. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Vonda J. Wright, Kellie K. Middleton, editors.
• Editors: Wright, Vonda; Middleton, Kellie K
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Contents; Contributors; Part I: The Science of Musculoskeletal Aging and the Benefits of Being a Masters Athlete; Chapter 1: The New Science of Aging; DNA Is Not Destiny; Aging and Inflammation; Musculoskeletal Aging and Mobility; Performance as a Biomarker of Aging; Chronic Mobility Preserves Lean Muscle Mass; Chronic Impact Sport Predicts Bone Density; Executive Brain Function Maintained in Masters Athletes; The New Science of Aging; Masterful Care of the Aging Athlete; References; Chapter 2: The New Science of Musculoskeletal Aging in Bone, Muscle, and Tendon/Ligament. IntroductionChanges in Bone: Osteoporosis; Pathophysiology; Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Screening; Treatment and Prevention; Changes in Muscle: Sarcopenia; Pathophysiology; Effects of Hormones; Diagnostic Imaging; Treatment and Prevention; Changes in Tendons and Ligaments; References; Chapter 3: Structural Brain Benefits of Maintained Fitness; Introduction; A Few Facts About the Brain; Healthy Versus Unhealthy Brain Aging; Cardiovascular Fitness and Brain Health; The Biology of Exercise in the Brain; Long-Term Fitness and Brain Benefits; Summary; References. Chapter 4: Psychological and/or Mental Health Benefits of Maintaining Activity and ExerciseWhat Is Mental Health?; The Effect of Physical Activity on Depression; The Effect of Physical Activity on Anxiety; Long-Term Effects of Maintained Exercise and Fitness on Mental Health; Conclusions; References; Chapter 5: Maximizing Nutrition and Supplements for Masters Athletes; Athletes' Fuel: Eating for Health, Energy, and Longevity; Micronutrient Breakdown of the Fundamental Five Food Groups; Carbohydrates; Vegetables and Fruits; Dairy Products; Grains; Strategic High Sugary Food Timing. Carbohydrates and PerformancePre-exercise Carbohydrate Infusion; Carbohydrate Intake During Competition; Post-exercise Carbohydrate Recovery; Protein; How Much Protein Is Enough?; Fats; Micronutrients; Iron; Calcium and Vitamin D; Hydration and Fluid Balance Guidelines; Supplements; Whey Protein; Fish Oil; Caffeine; References; Chapter 6: Antiaging and Performance-Enhancing Drugs; Testosterone; Pathophysiology of Low T; Testosterone Supplementation; Complications; Resveratrol; Treatment; Complications; Growth Hormone; Pathophysiology; Treatment; Complications. Selective Androgen Receptor ModulatorsMammalian Target of Rapamycin; Future Directions; References; Chapter 7: Injectable, Biologics, and Stem Cells; Pathophysiology of Osteoarthritis Pain; Nonsurgical Management of OA; Physical Therapy; Mild to Moderate OA: Pharmacologic Management; Chondroitin Sulfate + Glucosamine; Opioids in Osteoarthritis; Injectable Treatments; Intra-articular Corticosteroids; Viscosupplementation; Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP); Stem Cell Therapy; References; Part II: Common Injuries in Masters Athletes, Treatment Considerations, and Return to Sports.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 617.1/027; Medicine; Sports medicine; Sports injuries; Older athletes; Athletic Injuries -- therapy; Aged; Athletes; Aging -- physiology; Orthopedic Procedures; MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General; Older athletes; Sports injuries; Sports medicine; Medical -- Orthopedics; Orthopaedics & fractures; Orthopedics; Medical -- Sports Medicine; Sports injuries & medicine; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319162232; 3319162233
• Related ISBNs: 9783319162225; 3319162225
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (Ebsco, viewed August 7, 2018).
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