Includes bibliographical references (p. 70-73). / The main aims of this dissertation are 1) to review the existing medical literature on the possible intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for EAMC, and 2) to investigate risk factors that are associated with a self reported past history of EAMC in Ironman triathletes. The focus of this research is to increase the understanding of possible causes of EAMC, so that prevention and treatment strategies can be optimized.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uct/oai:localhost:11427/2765 |
Date | January 2008 |
Creators | Shang, Gavin Sam |
Contributors | Schwellnus, Martin, Collins, Malcolm |
Publisher | University of Cape Town, Faculty of Health Sciences, MRC/UCT RU for Exercise and Sport Medicine |
Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Master Thesis, Masters, MPhil |
Format | application/pdf |
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