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The Effects Of Energy Intake On Upper Respiratory Symptoms In Ultra-Endurance Triathletes, Yasuki Sekiguchi, Deanna M. Dempsey, Rebecca L. Stearns, Jun Hashiwaki, Robert A. Huggins, Laura J. Kunces, J. Luke Pryor, Riana R. Pryor, Brittanie M. Volk, Jenna M. Bartley, Douglas J. Casa
The Effects Of Energy Intake On Upper Respiratory Symptoms In Ultra-Endurance Triathletes, Yasuki Sekiguchi, Deanna M. Dempsey, Rebecca L. Stearns, Jun Hashiwaki, Robert A. Huggins, Laura J. Kunces, J. Luke Pryor, Riana R. Pryor, Brittanie M. Volk, Jenna M. Bartley, Douglas J. Casa
Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments
Background: It is unclear whether energy intake can impact the incidence of upper respiratory symptoms (URS). The purpose of this study was to examine if there are differences in energy intake between symptomatic (SYM) and asymptomatic (ASYM) groups of URS in Ironman-triathletes. Methods: Thirty-three subjects competing in the Lake Placid Ironman-triathlon (mean±SD; age,37±8y; height,178±8cm; mass,76.3±10.4kg; body fat,10.8±3.8%) were randomized into either the control (CON) or intervention (INT). INT consumed 4-commercial recovery drinks, two immediately post-race and two 3-hours post-race. Calorie and macronutrient intake were recorded pre-, during, and post-race. Subjects completed the Wisconsin URS Survey to assess URS over the …
Outdoor Adventure Practice In Kenya: Injuries, Illnesses, Non-Medical Concerns, And Evacuation Profiles On Mt. Kenya, Lucy Joy Wachira, Helen Nkatha Muthomi, Willy Shikuku Ooko
Outdoor Adventure Practice In Kenya: Injuries, Illnesses, Non-Medical Concerns, And Evacuation Profiles On Mt. Kenya, Lucy Joy Wachira, Helen Nkatha Muthomi, Willy Shikuku Ooko
Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments
Background: Outdoor adventure is inevitably linked to risks that lead to injuries, psychological distress, illnesses, and even fatalities. Gathering detailed information on such occurrences and their contributing factors is a valuable component of risk management in outdoor programs. This study investigated the occurrence of injuries, illnesses, evacuation profiles, non-medical concerns, and near-miss events in outdoor adventure practice in Kenya.
Methods: A mixed-methods approach involving quantitative and qualitative methods was used to collect data from 136 outdoor adventure practitioners in Kenya. Questionnaires, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and desk reviews were employed to collect data.
Results: The majority of injuries …