Medical Clearance for Desert and Land Sports, Adventure, and Endurance Events.

Wilderness Environ Med

Primary Care Sports Medicine, Marymount University, MedStar Medical Group, Arlington, Virginia (Dr Usman).

Published: December 2015

Endurance events are increasing in popularity in wilderness and remote settings, and participants face a unique set of potential risks for participation. The purpose of this article is to outline these risks and allow the practitioner to better guide the wilderness adventurer who is anticipating traveling to a remote or desert environment.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wem.2015.09.005DOI Listing

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