Pain Is Inevitable But Suffering Is Optional: Relationship of Pain Coping Strategies to Performance in Multistage Ultramarathon Runners.

Introduction: Ultramarathon runners commonly endure musculoskeletal pain during endurance events. However, the effect of pain coping skills on performance has not been examined.

Methods: A prospective observational study during three 250 km (155 mi), 6 stage ultramarathons was conducted.

Cardiovascular Effects of Compression Garments During Uncompensable Heat Stress.

Bautz, J, Hostler, D, Khorana, P, and Suyama, J. Cardiovascular effects of compression garments during uncompensable heat stress. J Strength Cond Res 35(4): 1058-1065, 2021-This study examined the potential hemodynamic benefits of wearing lower extremity compression garments (CGs) beneath thermal protective clothing (TPC) worn by wildland firefighters, while exercising in a heated environment.

How variability in pain and pain coping relate to pain interference during multistage ultramarathons.

An important and substantial body of literature has established that maladaptive and adaptive coping strategies significantly impact pain-related outcomes. This literature, however, is based primarily on populations with painful injuries and illnesses. Little is known about coping in individuals who experience pain in other contexts and whether coping impacts outcomes in the same way.

Assessment of platelet transfusion for reversal of aspirin after traumatic brain injury.

Background: Platelet transfusion is utilized increasingly for traumatic brain injury (TBI) for the reversal of aspirin (ASA) therapy. Assessment of platelet inhibition and reversal by platelet transfusion after TBI has not been adequately characterized.

Methods: A retrospective cohort analysis of TBI patients at a level I trauma center (January 2008-December 2009) was performed.