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Review
. 2014 Jan-Feb;13(1):27-32.
doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000021.

Headaches in athletes

Edward D Smith  1 , Michael Swartzon, Christopher A McGrew
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Review

Headaches in athletes

Edward D Smith et al. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2014 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

The physician who cares for athletes and physically active patients will encounter various headache syndromes. These symptoms can be debilitating and result in a spectrum of time away from the patient's exercise routines to death. Knowing key symptoms and signs of headache syndromes may lead to faster recovery and be rewarding for both the patient and physician. This article reviews major headache syndromes and their treatment, with attention to those found in patients who participate in competitive sports and lead active lifestyles.

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