title: Pushing the envelope. Case studies on how fast you can and cannot return the elite athlete to running.
abstract: When treating an elite athlete, a physician always must keep in mind the status of the athlete in training, upcoming sports events, and the athlete's financial status. If the treatment requires the athlete to withdraw from regular training or sports events, a modified training program should be considered. This modified training must be balanced with returning the athlete back to full form and keeping him or her physically fit.
authors: Department of Sports Medicine, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, California, USA.
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mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012420:Running / Q000293:injuries*; D013997:Time Factors