A Day in the Life of a World Tour Cycling Team Doctor

9/2/2013; 45 minutes

In July 2008, Dr. Prentice Steffen became the first American physician in the Tour de France's 100+ year history to care for a team competing in that prestigious race. He serves as chief medical officer for Slipstream Sports which owns and operates Garmin-Sharp Professional cycling team. Learn how Dr. Steffen became involved with the medical side of cycling and how he works to keep pro-athletes in peak condition on the road and at home. (#25536)

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