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Nonorthopaedic problems in the aquatic athlete.

A W Nichols1

  • 1Department of Family Practice and Community Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, USA.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|May 7, 1999
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Aquatic athletes face unique health issues, including exercise-induced asthma and respiratory infections. Proper diagnosis and management are key for swimmers to safely return to training and competition.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Aquatic Sports Physiology
  • Athletic Health

Background:

  • Aquatic athletes experience distinct medical conditions.
  • Swimming is often recommended for individuals with asthma.
  • Managing athlete health requires understanding sport-specific challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common medical conditions in aquatic athletes.
  • To provide guidance on evaluation and management of these conditions.
  • To emphasize safe return-to-play protocols for swimmers.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of medical conditions prevalent in swimmers.
  • Discussion of diagnostic criteria for various conditions.
  • Overview of management and prevention strategies.

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Main Results:

  • Exercise-induced asthma is common in swimmers.
  • Respiratory infections and mononucleosis require careful management for return to training.
  • Dilutional pseudoanemia needs differentiation from true anemias.
  • Otitis externa, exostoses, and dermatologic issues are prevalent and reviewed.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive understanding of aquatic athlete health is crucial.
  • Timely and accurate diagnosis aids in effective management.
  • Prevention and appropriate management minimize health risks for swimmers.