RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The wear and tear of 26.2: dermatological injuries reported on marathon day
JF British Journal of Sports Medicine
JO Br J Sports Med
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine
SP 498
OP 501
DO 10.1136/bjsm.2004.011874
VO 38
IS 4
A1 E A Mailler
A1 B B Adams
YR 2004
UL http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/38/4/498.abstract
AB Whether it is to take on the challenge, to get in shape and lose weight, to relieve stress, or to enjoy the outdoors, people have increasingly turned to the marathon as their sporting event of choice. Although there are many health benefits, beginners should be aware that injuries are quite common in marathon runners. Among these are the wear and tear injuries to the skin. This is a review of the most commonly reported dermatological injuries on marathon day.