Iliac artery endofibrosis in a middle-aged female long-distance runner

01 december 2014 Exercise-induced iliac artery endofibrosis is a recently described abnormality of the external iliac artery that typically affects younger, healthy endurance athletes. Characteristic of the initially termed cyclist's iliac syndrome is lower limb pain...

An unusual case of leg pain in a competitive cyclist: a case report and review of the literature

01 november 2014 Cycling has become a popular recreational and competitive sport. The number of people participating in the sport is gradually increasing. Despite being a noncontact, low-impact sport, as many as 85% of athletes engaged in the sport will suffer from an...

Images in vascular medicine. External iliac artery endofibrosis in an amateur runner

01 oktober 2014 A 43-year-old female amateur marathon runner presented with a 3-year history of debilitating left calf pain and paraesthesia, which had gradually progressed to affect the anterior thigh and lumbar region. This was particularly apparent on running and...

Vascular disorder in a competitive cyclist: a case report

01 oktober 2014 The purpose of this case report was to alert the physical therapist (PT) to the possibility of vascular disorders in endurance athletes with apparent musculoskeletal symptoms. A 33-year-old female injured her knee in a fall and described a history of...