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Peer reviewedNelson, Paul B; And Others – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
The first reported case of hyponatremia from participation in endurance running of marathon distance is discussed. Nine earlier cases occurring in subjects who endured greater distances are summarized. Symptoms and treatment of the 21-year-old subject of this case report are presented and preventive measures recommended for endurance-event…
Descriptors: Adults, Athletes, Case Records, Exercise Physiology
Peer reviewedApple Jr., David F. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
This article discusses reasons for the increase in basketball-related injuries, describes common injuries, outlines steps for diagnosis and treatment, and offers recovery and prevention strategies. (IAH)
Descriptors: Adults, Basketball, Clinical Diagnosis, Injuries
Peer reviewedMcCarthy, Paul – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
Headaches experienced by athletes are categorized (exertional, effort, and trauma-triggered migraines), and treatment methods related. Consequences of misdiagnosis, lack of reporting, and poor monitoring are discussed as well as categories of athletes most likely to suffer sports-related headaches. (IAH)
Descriptors: Adults, Athletes, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise Physiology
Peer reviewedBrooks, William H.; Bixby-Hammett, Doris M. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
Risk of neurological injuries accompanies horseback riding, especially for children and adolescents. This article describes the mechanisms of craniospinal injuries and suggests measures to lessen risks. Measures include: identifying individuals who should not ride, developing criteria for resumption of riding after injury, developing protective…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Adolescents, Adults, Athletic Equipment
Peer reviewedMochizuki, Ronald M.; Richter, Kenneth J. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
A case report is presented of a 32 year-old male bodybuilder who sustained an ischemic cerebrovascular accident and showed signs of cardiomyopathy. Although no cause was found, the man had been taking steroids for 16 years. Harmful effects of steroid use are discussed. (IAH)
Descriptors: Adults, Athletes, Drug Use, Heart Disorders
Peer reviewedMcCarthy, Paul – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
The effectiveness of knee braces in preventing knee injuries in football is inconclusive. This article reviews research from epidemiologic, cadaver, and surrogate studies; discusses reasons for conflicting study results, including research design problems; and describes alternative approaches that have been suggested. (IAH)
Descriptors: Adults, Football, High Schools, Higher Education
Peer reviewedFranklin, Barry A.; And Others – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1994
In a roundtable discussion, a panel of experts address how physicians can identify active patients for whom exercise poses the risk of serious heart complications, how useful stress tests are, what exercise intensity is best, and what physicians can tell patients about the risks of exercise versus its benefits. (SM)
Descriptors: Adults, Athletes, Cardiovascular System, Exercise Physiology
