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Background: Flow limitations in the iliac arteries (FLIA) is a sport-related vascular condition increasingly recognised as an occupational risk for professional cyclists and other endurance athletes. Surgical reconstruction is the definitive treatment...
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Evaluating Arterial Blood Flow Limitation Using Muscle Oxygenation and Cycling Power
Objective: To explore the combination of measuring muscle oxygenation with near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and cycling power during provocative incremental exercise for the detection of iliac arterial blood flow limitation (IAFL) in an otherwise...
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External iliac artery endofibrosis in an elite female endurance cyclist
External iliac artery endofibrosis is a rare pathology that affects high-level endurance athletes, especially cyclists. Classical symptoms include pain, loss of power, and/or cramp in the affected limb while training at maximal effort. The patient's...
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Pedal power measurement as a diagnostic tool for functional vascular problems
Background: Cyclists with flow limitations in the iliac arteries complain of pain and loss of power. To investigate whether pedal power measurement has added value in diagnosing the underlying cause of flow limitations in the iliac arteries, we...
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Pedal Force Measurement for Diagnosing Iliac Artery Diseases in Endurance Athletes
Introduction: Endurance athletes, especially speed skaters and cyclists, may suffer from pain, early fatigue and a powerless feeling in the legs when cycling above specific exercise intensities. These complaints are associated with a disturbed balance...