🚴♂️ Iliac Artery Endofibrosis: What Every Cyclist Needs to Know
🩺 Iliac artery endofibrosis is a rare but serious condition that can derail a cyclist’s career if left untreated. In this episode, we explore the intricacies of this syndrome, including:
📋 Common symptoms and how to recognize them
🔬 Diagnostic methods for accurate identification
⚖️ Treatment options: conservative management vs. surgical intervention
Joining us is Jem Arnold, a Canadian physiotherapist and expert in iliac artery endofibrosis. With years of experience helping athletes manage and overcome this condition, Jem shares invaluable insights for cyclists and coaches alike.
📖 Whether you’re a cyclist, a healthcare professional, or simply curious about sports medicine, this episode offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and addressing this condition.
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Relevant articles:
Conservative Management and Postoperative Return to Sport in Endurance Athletes with Flow Limitations in the Iliac Arteries: A Scoping Review
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-024-02105-1
Diagnosing Sport-Related Flow Limitations in the Iliac Arteries Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/24/7462
Short- and long-term outcomes after endarterectomy with autologous patching in endurance athletes with iliac artery endofibrosis
https://www.jvascsurg.org/article/S0741-5214(23)01031-5/fulltext
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