Dinetz Elliot, Bocharova Nataliya
Integrative Medicine/Functional Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA.
Internal Medicine, Pikeville Medical Center, Kentucky, USA.
Cureus. 2024 Oct 30;16(10):e72720. doi: 10.7759/cureus.72720. eCollection 2024 Oct.
Inflammation is a prevalent issue among athletes, especially those engaged in high-intensity sports, and can reduce the athlete's long-term potential. Over time, chronic inflammation impedes recovery, performance, and ultimately competitiveness, which is evident among some athletes over others. This article explores more novel concepts contributing to inflammation such as the microbiome and genetic predispositions, which are often overlooked in mainstream management, thereby allowing for more personalized therapies for athletes. Additionally, it introduces ways to address inflammation early to help prolong performance longevity and reduce the risk of serious injury holistically for the overall well-being of professional athletes.
炎症在运动员中是一个普遍存在的问题，尤其是那些从事高强度运动的运动员，并且会降低运动员的长期潜力。随着时间的推移，慢性炎症会阻碍恢复、表现，并最终影响竞争力，这在一些运动员身上比其他运动员更为明显。本文探讨了导致炎症的更新颖概念，如微生物群和遗传易感性，这些在主流管理中常常被忽视，从而为运动员提供更个性化的治疗方法。此外，本文还介绍了早期应对炎症的方法，以帮助延长运动寿命，并从整体上降低严重受伤的风险，促进职业运动员的整体健康。
