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Suspenski, Thomas J. – 1983
Utilization of ice and exercise conjunctively decreases recovery time of muscle tendon injury considerably. In the healing process, collagen (a major element of scar formation) is laid down. If heat and rest are used as treatment, healing takes place; however, collagen is laid down in a haphazard arrangement increasing the likelihood of reinjury.…
Descriptors: Athletics, Exercise, Guidelines, Injuries
Suspenski, Thomas J. – 1983
Cryotherapy (the use of ice and exercise to rehabilitate athletic injuries) can be an effective method of treating baseball injuries. It is generally agreed that ice is appropriate for the first 24 to 48 hours, but there is disagreement over its use beyond 72 hours. Some physicians and trainers support the use of heat with either exercise or rest,…
Descriptors: Athletics, Baseball, Exercise, Guidelines
Watson, Bevilie R. – 1984
This book deals with the promotion of body awareness through use of educational gymnastics, with handicapped or non-handicapped but poorly coordinated children of all age levels. The method provides an analytical approach to movement, encourages children to listen to language, and assists them in creating their own activities. The activities and…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Class Activities, Disabilities, Elementary Education