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ArticleJournal of athletic training2017

National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Fluid Replacement for the Physically Active.

Brendon P McDermott, Scott A Anderson, Lawrence E Armstrong, Douglas J Casa, Samuel N Cheuvront, Larry Cooper, W Larry Kenney, Francis G O'Connor, William O Roberts

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Article in Journal of athletic training, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 182 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

182 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 398 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 7 institutions in 1 country.

Brendon P McDermottUniversity of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Scott A AndersonUniversity of Oklahoma, Norman.
Lawrence E ArmstrongUniversity of Connecticut, Storrs.
Douglas J CasaUniversity of Connecticut, Storrs.
Samuel N CheuvrontUS Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, Natick, MA.
Larry CooperTrafford High School, Harrison City, PA.
W Larry KenneyPennsylvania State University, University Park.
Francis G O'ConnorUniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD.
William O RobertsUniversity of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis.
University of Connecticut · USPennsylvania State University · USUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences · USUniversity of Arkansas at Fayetteville · USUniversity of Minnesota Medical Center · USUniversity of Oklahoma · USU.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine · US

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo present evidence-based recommendations that promote optimized fluid-maintenance practices for physically active individuals.

backgroundBoth a lack of adequate fluid replacement (hypohydration) and excessive intake (hyperhydration) can compromise athletic performance and increase health risks. Athletes need access to water to prevent hypohydration during physical activity but must be aware of the risks of overdrinking and hyponatremia. Drinking behavior can be modified by education, accessibility, experience, and palatability. This statement updates practical recommendations regarding fluid-replacement strategies for physically active individuals. RECOMMENDATIONS: Educate physically active people regarding the benefits of fluid replacement to promote performance and safety and the potential risks of both hypohydration and hyperhydration on health and physical performance. Quantify sweat rates for physically active individuals during exercise in various environments. Work with individuals to develop fluid-replacement practices that promote sufficient but not excessive hydration before, during, and after physical activity.

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Athletic PerformanceDehydrationDrinkingEvidence-Based MedicineExerciseFluid TherapyHumansSportsSweatSweatingWaterWater-Electrolyte BalanceWaterathletic performancedehydrationfluid overloadhydration protocolhydration statushyponatremiaoral rehydration solutionoverhydrationrehydration

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PMID28985128
PMCPMC5634236
OpenAlexW2762911592

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