Racing the planet : ultra-marathon medicine /

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Bibliographic Details
Imprint:	Monterey, CA : Healthy Learning, 2011.
Description:	1 online resource (58 min.).
Language:	English
Series:	Sports medicine and exercise science in video, volume 2
Subject:	Endurance sports. Marathon running. Endurance sports. Marathon running. Educational films. Nonfiction films. Educational films. Nonfiction films.
Format:	E-Resource Video Streaming Video
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13636263

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Other authors / contributors:	Kraback, Brian. Waite, Brandee. American College of Sports Medicine. Healthy Learning Videos.
Digital file characteristics:	data file
Notes:	Title from resource description page (viewed Mar. 23, 2015). In English.
Summary:	Ultra-marathons are becoming ever more popular throughout the world. These races may occur continuously either over a 24-36 hour period or over multi-days. In a number of ways, these events offer unique challenges to both the athlete and the sports medicine physician. Featuring two expert physicians who discuss their experiences as medical directors for several ultra-marathons around the world, Racing the Planet: Ultra-Marathon Medicine focuses on the evaluation and treatment of injuries in ultra-marathon and multi-day runners. The video also details several of the essential factors involved in planning medical coverage for such races. In addition, the video reviews several challenging cases concerning ultra-marathon medicine.

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