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The name of Per Andersson, head of the recently became the medical staff of the Swedish cross-national, familiar to fans because of the arrows launched against the anti-asthma treatments applied by Norway. The vis Andersson controversy has now found a new target: the calendar.
Tuesday 8 November 2016 2 minutes reading time
According to the doctor, the high number of races and the lack of recovery time between one and the other would in fact harmful to the health of athletes. "The respiratory tract is put to the test", said Andersson broadcaster Swedish Radio Radiosporten, "Cross-country skiers can also suffer long-term consequences."
"Take the Tour de Ski: recovery times are minimal," continued Dr. Andersson. "Those who practice cross-country skiing at the highest level for many years has a higher than normal chance of suffering from asthma. The trend is clear. "
A few days ago, in the thick club of skiers asthmatics came just an athlete followed by Andersson, Calle Halfvarsson. The doctor compared the issue to that of the increase in concussions in hockey, calling for urgent action to the easing of the races calendars.
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