Biomaterial Database

Medical implications of ultra marathon running: observations on a six day track race. 1984

M A Hutson

Medical records were kept of the injuries and illnesses sustained by competitors in a six day running race held in Nottingham in August 1982. The overall rate of injuries sufficiently severe to affect running performance was 60 per cent. These injuries are itemised and discussed with particular reference to the problems raised by this ultra distance race.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007869	Leg Injuries	General or unspecified injuries involving the leg.	Injuries, Leg,Injury, Leg,Leg Injury
D008297	Male		Males
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D004739	England	A part of Great Britain within the United Kingdom.
D005260	Female		Females
D006417	Hematuria	Presence of blood in the urine.	Hematurias
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328	Adult	A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.	Adults
D001265	Athletic Injuries	Injuries incurred during participation in competitive or non-competitive sports.	Sports Injuries,Injuries, Athletic,Injuries, Sports,Athletic Injury,Injury, Athletic,Injury, Sports,Sports Injury
D012420	Running	An activity in which the body is propelled by moving the legs rapidly. Running is performed at a moderate to rapid pace and should be differentiated from JOGGING, which is performed at a much slower pace.	Runnings