"The main thing I tell senior athletes is to resist the temptation to over-train," says Gregory Strum M.D, an adjunct instructor in the University of Oregon Department of Exercise and Movement Science. After the age of 40 the human body is much less resilient and more prone to injuries such as strained muscles, shin splints and sore knees, says Strum, an orthopedic surgeon with a sub-specialty in sports medicine. He is participating in the Nike World Masters Games both as a competitor (400 meters) and as a member of the medical team looking after injured athletes. Strum offers the following tips to senior athletes: Do lots of stretching and warm-up before exercising. Limit yourself to sensible work-outs and allow ample cool-downs following exertion. SOURCE: Gregory Strum, adjunct instructor, UO Department of Exercise and Movement Science, at the Nike World Games on Monday, Aug. 17, (541) 346-4114

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