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We Do Science - The Sports Nutrition Podcast

"Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries in Athletes" with Professor Craig Sale

Apr 6, 2023
Professor Craig Sale from Manchester Metropolitan University discusses nutrition for preventing and treating sports injuries in athletes. Topics include the epidemiology of injuries, nutrition for muscle, bone, tendon, and ligament injuries, and key papers related to injury prevention. The conversation explores the role of nutrition in athlete recovery, anabolic resistance, psychological stress, and optimizing diets for injury recovery.
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  • Balanced nutrition aids in preventing and treating muscle injuries in athletes.
  • Supplementation can be useful but requires personalized assessment based on dietary needs.

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The Role of Nutrition in Preventing and Treating Injuries in Athletes

Nutrition plays a vital role in preventing and treating injuries in athletes, whether recreational or elite. Research discusses how nutrition supports athletes in various areas, from muscle recovery to overall health. Looking beyond sport nutrition literature, insights in clinical and public health research provide value in injury prevention. Considerations around the challenges of conducting research on specific injuries, like muscle injuries and bone health, highlight the multifactorial nature of nutrition's impact on injury recovery.

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