Medicine of Cycling

Medicine of Cycling

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.

Episodes

May 31, 2018 28 mins
Brad Stulberg explores how to sustain peak performance and avoid burnout. Stulberg argues that this means physical and mental preparation. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33451]
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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: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33450]
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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: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Heal...
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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: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33447]
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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: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33446]
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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: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33445]
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City and Regional Planning Professor at Berkeley, Daniel Rodríguez explores the advantages of bicycle lane networks. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33443]
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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: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33444]
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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: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33442]
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Long term endurance exercises lead 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: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33441]
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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: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33440]
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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: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25328]
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September 2, 2013 51 mins
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: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integ...
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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 ...
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General manager of the Exergy TWENTY16 cycling team Nicola Cranmer shares insights in to the lives of women in professional cycling. Dr. Kristin Wingfield discusses athletic injuries specific to women including breast pain, amenorrhea, osteoporosis and more. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25327]
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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: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25326]
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Registered dietitian Heather Schwartz takes an in depth look at the nutrition needs of avid cyclists. Learn how much, when, and what kinds of fluids your body needs before, during, and after your ride. Find out how to calculate your energy needs to fuel your cycling goals on and off the bike. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25325]
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August 19, 2013 46 mins
Cycling coach Larry Nolan discusses how to best prepare for a bicycle race. Learn how to practice, pick your key events, and how to be an active and safe racer. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25324]
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Jim Taylor, Ph.D., internationally recognized for his work in the psychology of performance in sport and business, looks at the concept of prime cycling. Learn how to define your cycling goals and get motivated to achieve those goals using techniques to measure your confidence, intensity and focus. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25323]
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Professional cyclist Daniel Holloway discusses the ins and outs of life as a cyclist. Learn about the demanding training regime as well as the personal politics. Daniel also shares tips on getting involved in cycling. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25322]
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