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Diagnosing overtraining in athletes using the two-bout exercise protocol.

R Meeusen1, E Nederhof, L Buyse

  • 1Department of Human Physiology and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Physical Education and Physical Therapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium. rmeeusen@vub.ac.be

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A two-bout exercise test can help differentiate non-functional overreaching (NFO) from overtraining syndrome (OTS) in athletes. Hormonal responses, specifically adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) and prolactin, show the highest sensitivity in this distinction.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Endocrinology
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Overtraining syndrome (OTS) and non-functional overreaching (NFO) are conditions affecting underperforming athletes.
  • Distinguishing between NFO and OTS is crucial for appropriate athlete management and recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the utility of a two-bout maximal exercise protocol for objectively differentiating NFO from OTS.
  • To assess hormonal and performance markers in response to exercise to identify distinct patterns between NFO and OTS.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 10 underperforming athletes, suspected of NFO or OTS, underwent a two-bout maximal exercise protocol.
  • Physical performance (exercise duration, heart rate, blood lactate) and hormonal responses (cortisol, ACTH, prolactin, growth hormone) were measured.
  • Athletes were retrospectively diagnosed with NFO (n=5) or OTS (n=5) by a sports physician.

Main Results:

  • Athletes with OTS exhibited lower maximal blood lactate concentrations compared to those with NFO.
  • Resting cortisol, ACTH, and prolactin levels were elevated in OTS athletes versus NFO athletes, though with low sensitivity.
  • Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) and prolactin exhibited significantly higher responses to the second exercise bout in NFO athletes compared to OTS athletes, indicating high sensitivity.

Conclusions:

  • The two-bout exercise protocol, particularly the ACTH and prolactin response, shows promise in distinguishing NFO from OTS.
  • This protocol may serve as a valuable diagnostic tool for NFO and OTS.
  • Further research and data collection are recommended to establish this protocol as a gold standard for diagnosis.