Title: Overtraining Syndrome<br/>Author: Brian Corwell<br/><a href='http://umem.org/profiles/faculty/294/'>[Click to email author]</a><hr/><p>
Overtraining syndrome</p>
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A maladaptive response to excessive exercise without adequate functional rest</p>
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-Results in disturbances of multiple body systems (neurologic, endocrinologic, immunologic and psychologic).</p>
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- May be caused by systemic inflammation and resultant neurohormonal changes<br />
- Multiple hypotheses exist</p>
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-<strong>Symptoms</strong></p>
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Parasympathetic alterations: fatigue, depression, bradycardia</p>
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Sympathetic alterations: insomnia, irritability, agitation, tachycardia, hypertension, restlessness</p>
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Other: anorexia, weight loss, poor concentration, anxiety</p>
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Usual presentation is prolonged underperformance despite adequate rest and recovery (weeks to months).</p>