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Honolulu Marathon Clinics Stress Safety, Not Winning

Isabel McClendon

    The Physician and Sportsmedicine
    |December 27, 2017
    PubMed

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    Cardiologist Jack Scaff

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Sports Medicine
    • Exercise Physiology

    Background:

    • Cardiology clinics historically focused on cardiac rehabilitation.
    • The evolution of these clinics now includes performance enhancement.
    • Dr. Jack Scaff pioneered this shift in his practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the transition of cardiac rehabilitation clinics to safe race preparation programs.
    • To highlight the extended nine-month program structure.
    • To emphasize the safety aspect for runners.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational analysis of clinic evolution.
    • Review of the nine-month program curriculum.
    • Focus on patient outcomes and safety protocols.

    Main Results:

    • The clinics successfully shifted from rehabilitation to race preparation.
    • The nine-month program effectively prepares runners for safe competition.
    • Patient safety remains a core component of the program.

    Conclusions:

    • Running clinics can evolve to safely prepare individuals for racing.
    • A structured, long-term program enhances runner safety and performance.
    • This model offers a unique approach to sports cardiology.

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