Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races. Hear from UCSF Emergency Medicine doctor on his experience competing in this challenging race. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33450]

Medicine of Cycling (Audio)

Enduring Ironman: A Personal Account of Cardiopulmonary and Metabolic Physiology

Brad Stulberg explores how to sustain peak performance and avoid burnout. Stulberg argues that this means physical and mental preparation. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33451]

Peak Performance: A Psychobiological Exploration of Sustainable Success - Cycling to Health

Expert cycling coach Curtis Cramblett, explains how to move from micro-adjuster to macro-adapter using a balanced wellness approach. He is a physical therapist that primarily treats a sports medicine and active population. He also works with professional and Olympic level athletes and is an expert at identifying and addressing musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33448]

Resilience: A Therapeutic Approach to Improving Performance and Health - Cycling to Health

Understand more about testing and monitoring to optimize performance, including measuring oxygen uptake and heart rate variability. Then see how exercise fits into a health lifestyle. Also find out about nitric oxide to improve performance, especially in endurance sports. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33447]

Alternative Medicine for Cyclists: Beyond the Typical Doctor Bag

Unfortunately cycling injuries are common. Dr. Drew Lansdown explores the injury pattern for professional and recreational cyclists and the factors that contribute to overuse injuries. He also looks at the causes, treatment and prevention of common overuse injuries. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33445]

Overuse Injuries in Cycling: How Why Treatment and Prevention

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition promotes the bicycle for everyday transportation and advocates to transform San Francisco streets for better bike safety. Learn about the organization and its safe streets campaigns. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33446]

Advocacy and Street Safety: How People Power Wins Protected Bike Lanes

City and Regional Planning Professor at Berkeley, Daniel Rodríguez explores the advantages of bicycle lane networks. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33443]

City Planning with Cycling Benefits Everyone - Cycling to Health

It is possible for athletes to over-train and cause a drop on levels of testosterone. Endocrinologist Dr. Dolores Shoback looks at low T and explores testosterone supplementation. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33444]

What is the Low T Syndrome? Is Testosterone Supplementation Safe?

Dr. Michael Eisenberg, a urologist at Stanford Health Care, and Dr. Roger Minkow, of Roger Minkow Consulting, talk about what you need to know when choosing a bike seat to reduce your risk for urological problems while cycling. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33442]

How Safe is Your Cycle? How Safe is Your Saddle? - Cycling to Health

Long term endurance exercises leads to specific cardiac adaptations, known as athlete's heart. Find out the impacts of lifelong high-intensity endurance training and find out what you need to know to take care of your athlete's heart. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33441]

The Heart of a Cyclist: Insights from Sports Cardiology

So you crashed your bike...if you spend time on two wheels, it is inevitable. Dr. Justin Bosley, Emergency Physician and Sports Medicine Physician, explains what to do right away and days, weeks and months later. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33440]

You Just Crashed: What Do You Do? - Cycling to Health

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. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25536]

A Day in the Life of a World Tour Cycling Team Doctor

Chair of the UCSF Department of Urology, Dr. Peter Carroll examines urological conditions that may result from cycling as well as common myths about the effects of cycling on the body. Dr. Carroll provides recommendations on how to minimize injury while achieving athletic goals. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25328]

Urological Conditions and Cycling: Is Cycling Safe?

Eric Freitag is a licensed psychologist and a board certified clinical neuropsychologist. He started the Sport Concussion Program in 2006 and has provided baseline and post injury care to hundreds of athletes. He explains the risk factors for athletes as well as the medical implications of concussions. Learn how to spot a concussion, when to see a doctor, and how treatment should progress. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25329]

Concussions and Sports

Paul Abramson, MD uncovers the new and changing capabilities of technology to measure everything from speed on a ride to feedback from your body. Learn how to gather data and apply it to your performance goals. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25326]

Cycling Gadgets: Self Tracking Gadgets for Training and Health

Learn about cycling injuries and treatments, tips to find a bike that fits you, the best diet to fuel your body for cycling, and more. Whether you appreciate cycling for its fitness, fun, or functionality, Osher’s Mini Medical School has a new series for cyclists of all abilities.

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