Urological Conditions and Cycling: Is Cycling Safe?

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33441]