Shown here is Doug Landau inspecting a bicycle helmet of one of the competitors in the Reston Triathlon. In order to compete, every racer must bring their helmet to preregistration for inspection. The helmets are checked for cracks, evidence of bike crashes, trauma, and potential injury causing sharp pieces or frayed straps that would not…
Continue readingMelissa thrilled friends and fans alike with a blistering kick at the Reston Triathlon. Normally known for her incredible endurance and powerful cycling, this fit mother of 4 managed to hold off late race challengers and churn around the South Lakes High School track with speed not often seen. A big favorite with the medical…
Continue readingDoug Landau soaks in an ice bath while reading the paper after an intense multisport workout. The Triathlon TrialLawyer got this whirlpool from the Herndon High School after its jets gave out. Landau explained to the AD that he only needed it for soaking so as to cool the muscles and reduce the inflammation response…
Continue readingBeing fat and physically inactive has a name–Sedentary Death Syndrome or “SeDS.” Approximately 2.5 million Americans will die prematurely in the next ten years due to SeDS, a number greater than all alcohol, guns, motor vehicles, illicit drug use and sexual behavior related deaths combined. Research has identified SeDS as the second largest threat to…
Continue readingLooking over his “post mortem notes” after the Reston Sprint Triathlon Sunday, Doug Landau noted several key mistakes that cost him 3-5 minutes. 1. Prepare as much as possible the night before. (Landau had not secured his Nimble race wheels to his bike ahead of time, and the loose screws resulted in rubbing against the…
Continue readingA 7:30 AM start in 30-degree weather and a 1 mile uphill start was definitely not the best conditions for TheAthletesLawyer, who tends to race best in hot, flat and fast conditions. In fact one of the participants noted that weather any colder than this can cause brain damage and frost-bite to those used to…
Continue readingIf you have been in a bike crash or struck by a car while walking in a crosswalk or by a truck while running along the road, be sensible about your situation. Short term “heroics” or machismo can lead to long-term suffering. If you’re down, lie still until you or a qualified person can make…
Continue reading“Road Trip” to Tech nets exciting tennis ! Tennis Ace JJ Larson of the Virginia Tech women’s Tennis Team played in one the greatest matches the Landau family has ever seen. The “Hokies” had a difficult “double header” weekend, playing against Nationally ranked FSU (#21) on Saturday, and then Triathlon Trial Lawyer Doug Landau’s (J.D.,…
Continue readingAfter a bike crash, concussion or loss of consciousness, many athletes feel that if they do not see blood, they are not injured. However, TheAthletesLawyer Doug Landau has advised several injured cyclists that they need to get checked out by specialists where: They have continuing headaches, They have nystagamous (darting eye movements) Dilated pupils, bruising,…
Continue readingThe sports injury team at ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. has been contacted by several cyclists who have been injured in early season rides by dogs, automobiles and defective bicycles. While fractured arms and legs are indicative of obvious injury, concussions and head trauma require a more sophisticated and subtle approach according to experienced personal injury trial…
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