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Peer reviewedLabelle, Pierre; And Others – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
The results of a five-year project that documented the problem of eye injuries in sports are reported; this project included a descriptive study. The article also reports the types and mechanisms of eye injuries which occurred and possible preventive measures. (JL)
Descriptors: Athletes, Eyes, Foreign Countries, Injuries
Peer reviewedMackie, Susan J.; Taunton, Jack E. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1994
Survey of 100 young female gymnasts examined injuries over a 40-month period. Injury rates were similar to those found in other studies of female competitive gymnasts, but there were several notable findings regarding injury patterns. Prevention methods to reduce injury include modifying mat design and prescribing strengthening and stretching…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Athletes, Females, Foreign Countries
