Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis Functioning in Overtraining Syndrome: Findings from Endocrine and Metabolic Responses on Overtraining Syndrome (EROS)—EROS-HPA Axis

Abstract Background Overtraining syndrome (OTS) results from excessive training load without adequate recovery and leads to decreased performance and fatigue. The pathophysiology of OTS in athletes is not fully understood, which makes accurate diagnosis difficult. Previous studies indicate that alte...

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Main Authors: Flavio A. Cadegiani, Claudio E. Kater
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-12-01
Series:Sports Medicine - Open
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40798-017-0113-0