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There is no clear diagnostic to identify [[Overtraining Syndrome]], therefore [[Overtraining Syndrome]] can only be proven after all other possible explanations of the symptoms have been ruled out<ref name="OTEcssPos"/>. Early confirmation of [[Overtraining Syndrome]] is almost impossible because the only key symptom is underperformance, usually combined with [[Mood State]] changes<ref name="OTEcssPos"/>. It is important to understand that [[Overtraining Syndrome]] is not just a physiological problem, but includes aspects of psychology. An overtrained athlete is unlikely to have all of the symptoms, but they may have several. Over 90 symptoms of [[Overtraining Syndrome]] have been recorded<ref name="OT91UpdateFry"/>.
* '''Unexpected underperformance'''. An unexplained reduction in performance is a key symptom<ref name="OTEcssPos"/><ref name="OTAdjust"/><ref name="OTPhysioReview"/> of [[Overtraining Syndrome]]. This underperformance can also manifest as an inability to maintain training loads<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>, an increase in the effort required to maintain training load.
* '''[[Mood State]] changes'''<ref name="OTEcssPos"/><ref name="OTAdjust"/><ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. Changes in [[Mood State]] are one of the key characteristics of [[Overtraining Syndrome]]. In many ways [[Overtraining Syndrome]] is remarkably similar to major depression<ref name="OTDepression"/>. In fact, increased training stresses can produce a relatively rapid change in [[Mood State]]. One study<ref name="OT3DayMood"/> showed significant changes in [[Mood State]] after only 3 days of increased training.
** The major [[Mood State]] change with [[Overtraining Syndrome]] is depression. However, anxiety, or a mixture of depression and anxiety also occurs<ref name="OTAdjust"/>.
** [[Mood State]] changes can lead to behavioral problems or conduct disorders<ref name="OTAdjust"/>. See [[Types [[Overtraining Syndrome]]]] for more details.
** There can also be changes in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrapersonal_communication Self Talk] such as an increased negativity<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>.
** There is often a lack of [[Motivation]] or a change in [[Motivation]] so that a fear of failure is the dominant driving force rather than a desire to succeed.
* '''General fatigue'''<ref name="OTDepression"/>. This fatigue could be seen as a general feeling of weariness, or the desire to sleep more. This could be fatigue due to an illness, depression, or muscular fatigue.
* '''Heart Rate Changes'''. A number of changes to Heart Rate have been considered as symptoms of [[Overtraining Syndrome]].
** '''Elevated [[Resting Heart Rate]]'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. Changes in [[Resting Heart Rate]] have been associated with many cases of [[Overtraining Syndrome]]. While this can be a useful symptom to monitor for early detection of [[Overtraining Syndrome]], it is not reliable as an elevated [[Resting Heart Rate]] is not always seen with [[Overtraining Syndrome]]<ref name="OTEcssPos"/>, and in sometimes [[Overtraining Syndrome]] decreases [[Resting Heart Rate]] than increasing it<ref name="OvertraingInSport"/>.
** '''[[Heart Rate Variability]]''' has been suggested as another measure of recovery and [[Overtraining Syndrome]], but studies to date do not provide evidence of its usefulness. Measuring [[Heart Rate Variability]] requires a relatively expensive [[Heart Rate Monitor]] and is less convenient than checking [[Resting Heart Rate]] which can be measured with a [[Pulse Oximeter]].
** '''[[Orthostatic Heart Rate]]''' uses the difference in [[Heart Rate]] between lying down and standing up to detect [[Overtraining Syndrome]]. There is little evidence to support this metric.
** '''Resting [[Sp02| Sp0<sub>2</sub>]]. '''It has been suggested<ref name="restwise"/> that the resting blood oxygen saturation ([[Sp02|Sp0<sub>2</sub>]]) may be useful in detecting [[Overtraining Syndrome]], but there is no evidence to support this.
* '''Infection or illness'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/><ref name="OTEcssPos"/><ref name="OTAdjust"/>. Like a major depression, [[Overtraining Syndrome]] tends to suppress the immune system resulting in more infections and illnesses, especially Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (colds). This can also manifest itself as a slower healing of minor cuts<ref name="OTAdjust"/><ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>, or a swelling of the lymph nodes<ref name="OTAdjust"/>. However, many of the symptoms of [[Overtraining Syndrome]] could be due purely to an illness, so it can be unclear if the illness is a symptom of [[Overtraining Syndrome]] or the symptoms of [[Overtraining Syndrome]] are actually just symptoms of the illness.
* '''Insomnia or disturbed sleep'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. [[Overtraining Syndrome]] tends to interfere with sleep, which in turn impairs recovery and rest, leading to a positive feedback cycle.
* '''Pain. '''Muscle soreness, joint pain, headaches, or gastrointestinal problems are all symptoms of [[Overtraining Syndrome]]<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/><ref name="OTAdjust"/>.
* '''Unexplained weight loss'''. Changes in [[Mood State]] can often result in a loss of appetite leading to a drop in body weight.
* '''Thirst'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. While hydration is obviously an important part of recovery, I suspect that it's possible that an increase in thirst indicates some more profound imbalance in overtrained athletes.
* '''Clumsiness'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. It is been noted that overtrained athletes seem to have impaired coordination and a general sense of clumsiness.
* '''Menstrual disruptions'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. Overtrained female athletes may have disruptions to their menstrual cycle.
=References=
<references>
<ref name="OTEcssPos">Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the Overtraining Syndrome http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/tandf/tejs/2006/00000006/00000001/art00001 </ref>
<ref name="OTAdjust">Taylor & Francis Online :: Adjustment Disorder: a new way of conceptualizing the overtraining syndrome - International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology - Volume 2, Issue 2 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17509840903110962 </ref>
<ref name="OTDepression">The unknown mechanism of the overtraining syndrom... [Sports Med. 2002] - PubMed - NCBI http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11839081 </ref>
<ref name="OTPhysioReview">Physiological Perspective of Endurance Overtraining – A Comprehensive Update http://ajms.alameenmedical.org/article_vol05-1-jan-mar-2012/AJMS.5.1.2012%20P%207-20.pdf </ref>
<ref name="OT91UpdateFry">Overtraining in athletes. An update. [Sports Med. 1991] - PubMed - NCBI http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1925188 </ref>
<ref name="OT3DayMood">Psychobiologic effects of 3 d of increa... [Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1991] - PubMed - NCBI http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1943626 </ref>
<ref name="OvertraingInSport">Overtraining In Sport, Kreider, Fry, O'Toole, Human Kinetics</ref>
<ref name="restwise">Restwise.com web site http://restwise.com/</ref>
</references>
* '''Unexpected underperformance'''. An unexplained reduction in performance is a key symptom<ref name="OTEcssPos"/><ref name="OTAdjust"/><ref name="OTPhysioReview"/> of [[Overtraining Syndrome]]. This underperformance can also manifest as an inability to maintain training loads<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>, an increase in the effort required to maintain training load.
* '''[[Mood State]] changes'''<ref name="OTEcssPos"/><ref name="OTAdjust"/><ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. Changes in [[Mood State]] are one of the key characteristics of [[Overtraining Syndrome]]. In many ways [[Overtraining Syndrome]] is remarkably similar to major depression<ref name="OTDepression"/>. In fact, increased training stresses can produce a relatively rapid change in [[Mood State]]. One study<ref name="OT3DayMood"/> showed significant changes in [[Mood State]] after only 3 days of increased training.
** The major [[Mood State]] change with [[Overtraining Syndrome]] is depression. However, anxiety, or a mixture of depression and anxiety also occurs<ref name="OTAdjust"/>.
** [[Mood State]] changes can lead to behavioral problems or conduct disorders<ref name="OTAdjust"/>. See [[Types [[Overtraining Syndrome]]]] for more details.
** There can also be changes in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrapersonal_communication Self Talk] such as an increased negativity<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>.
** There is often a lack of [[Motivation]] or a change in [[Motivation]] so that a fear of failure is the dominant driving force rather than a desire to succeed.
* '''General fatigue'''<ref name="OTDepression"/>. This fatigue could be seen as a general feeling of weariness, or the desire to sleep more. This could be fatigue due to an illness, depression, or muscular fatigue.
* '''Heart Rate Changes'''. A number of changes to Heart Rate have been considered as symptoms of [[Overtraining Syndrome]].
** '''Elevated [[Resting Heart Rate]]'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. Changes in [[Resting Heart Rate]] have been associated with many cases of [[Overtraining Syndrome]]. While this can be a useful symptom to monitor for early detection of [[Overtraining Syndrome]], it is not reliable as an elevated [[Resting Heart Rate]] is not always seen with [[Overtraining Syndrome]]<ref name="OTEcssPos"/>, and in sometimes [[Overtraining Syndrome]] decreases [[Resting Heart Rate]] than increasing it<ref name="OvertraingInSport"/>.
** '''[[Heart Rate Variability]]''' has been suggested as another measure of recovery and [[Overtraining Syndrome]], but studies to date do not provide evidence of its usefulness. Measuring [[Heart Rate Variability]] requires a relatively expensive [[Heart Rate Monitor]] and is less convenient than checking [[Resting Heart Rate]] which can be measured with a [[Pulse Oximeter]].
** '''[[Orthostatic Heart Rate]]''' uses the difference in [[Heart Rate]] between lying down and standing up to detect [[Overtraining Syndrome]]. There is little evidence to support this metric.
** '''Resting [[Sp02| Sp0<sub>2</sub>]]. '''It has been suggested<ref name="restwise"/> that the resting blood oxygen saturation ([[Sp02|Sp0<sub>2</sub>]]) may be useful in detecting [[Overtraining Syndrome]], but there is no evidence to support this.
* '''Infection or illness'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/><ref name="OTEcssPos"/><ref name="OTAdjust"/>. Like a major depression, [[Overtraining Syndrome]] tends to suppress the immune system resulting in more infections and illnesses, especially Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (colds). This can also manifest itself as a slower healing of minor cuts<ref name="OTAdjust"/><ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>, or a swelling of the lymph nodes<ref name="OTAdjust"/>. However, many of the symptoms of [[Overtraining Syndrome]] could be due purely to an illness, so it can be unclear if the illness is a symptom of [[Overtraining Syndrome]] or the symptoms of [[Overtraining Syndrome]] are actually just symptoms of the illness.
* '''Insomnia or disturbed sleep'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. [[Overtraining Syndrome]] tends to interfere with sleep, which in turn impairs recovery and rest, leading to a positive feedback cycle.
* '''Pain. '''Muscle soreness, joint pain, headaches, or gastrointestinal problems are all symptoms of [[Overtraining Syndrome]]<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/><ref name="OTAdjust"/>.
* '''Unexplained weight loss'''. Changes in [[Mood State]] can often result in a loss of appetite leading to a drop in body weight.
* '''Thirst'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. While hydration is obviously an important part of recovery, I suspect that it's possible that an increase in thirst indicates some more profound imbalance in overtrained athletes.
* '''Clumsiness'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. It is been noted that overtrained athletes seem to have impaired coordination and a general sense of clumsiness.
* '''Menstrual disruptions'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. Overtrained female athletes may have disruptions to their menstrual cycle.
=References=
<references>
<ref name="OTEcssPos">Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the Overtraining Syndrome http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/tandf/tejs/2006/00000006/00000001/art00001 </ref>
<ref name="OTAdjust">Taylor & Francis Online :: Adjustment Disorder: a new way of conceptualizing the overtraining syndrome - International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology - Volume 2, Issue 2 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17509840903110962 </ref>
<ref name="OTDepression">The unknown mechanism of the overtraining syndrom... [Sports Med. 2002] - PubMed - NCBI http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11839081 </ref>
<ref name="OTPhysioReview">Physiological Perspective of Endurance Overtraining – A Comprehensive Update http://ajms.alameenmedical.org/article_vol05-1-jan-mar-2012/AJMS.5.1.2012%20P%207-20.pdf </ref>
<ref name="OT91UpdateFry">Overtraining in athletes. An update. [Sports Med. 1991] - PubMed - NCBI http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1925188 </ref>
<ref name="OT3DayMood">Psychobiologic effects of 3 d of increa... [Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1991] - PubMed - NCBI http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1943626 </ref>
<ref name="OvertraingInSport">Overtraining In Sport, Kreider, Fry, O'Toole, Human Kinetics</ref>
<ref name="restwise">Restwise.com web site http://restwise.com/</ref>
</references>
