Medicine of Cycling
Cycling is a unique sport shared by kids and adults, used for recreation and transportation, and enjoyed by people of many fitness and ability levels. All cyclists share the pain of falling off the bike, overuse injuries, fear associated with injury, and other medical consequences that result from exposure to the elements.
This course, led by a multidisciplinary team of experts and cyclists in fields of neurology, psychology, urology, dermatology, nutrition, bike fit, and sports medicine, cover a wide range of topics that affect every cyclist.
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A Day in the Life of a World Tour Cycling Team Doctor. In July 2008, Dr. Prentice Steffen became the first American physician in the Tour de France's 100+ year history to care for a team competing in that prestigious race. He serves as chief medical officer for Slipstream Sports which owns and operates Garmin-Sharp Professional cycling team.
Learn how Dr. Steffen became involved with the medical side of cycling and how he works to keep pro-athletes in peak condition on the road and at home.
| 10. A Day in the Life of a World Tour Cycling Team Doctor |
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