Overtraining Syndrome, Fatigue and Performance

Overtraining syndrome is a common cause of underperformance of athletes. Chronic fatigue, muscle ache, lost of coordination, weight loss, mood changes and immune suppression are the concomitant symptoms. Definite laboratory findings are not determined yet. Clinical experts usually prescribe rest complete or partial for overt rained athletes, but training modification, nutritional and psychological intervention are the other actions. Overtraining syndrome could be detrimental for any athlete, because it needs a relatively long period of time for management.
The assessment and treatment is a challenging process, and an over trained athlete maybe diagnosed too late. Accurate diagnosis needs differential diagnosis of the other related conditions.
Scientific literature review shows good evidence-base research in this respect. However, debates remain about the underlying mechanisms. In the future, we need more in-depth studies in the fields of diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.