Overreaching:
The accumulation of training and/or nontraining stress, which results in a short-term decrease in performance capacity with or without related physiologic and psychologi...
An algorithm to aid in the diagnosis of OTS in athletes has been proposed 1[C].
There is no single diagnostic test for OTS. Blood testing may be performed if clinically indicated to rule out ...
The primary treatment for OTS is relative or absolute rest, depending on the severity of overtraining 1[C].
During the rest period, the clinician should evaluate and manage any conditions tha...
Cadegiani FA, Kater CE. Hormonal aspects of overtraining syndrome: a systematic review. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2017;9:14.
Kreher JB. Diagnosis and prevention of overtraini...
Consensus at this time is that there is no effective treatment for OTS other than rest and recovery. Therefore, the emphasis should be on prevention.
The primary treatment for OTS is re...
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