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Peer reviewedIves, Jeffrey C.; Sosnoff, Jacob – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 2000
Mind-body exercises are spreading rapidly throughout the health, fitness, and rehabilitation fields. Many of the claimed benefits are not supported by clinical evidence. As alternative therapies, they carry legal and professional ramifications. Understanding the nature of mind-body exercise and knowing the scientific evidence behind claims for its…
Descriptors: Exercise, Injuries, Physical Fitness, Physicians
Peer reviewedRudolph, Ross – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1989
Describes plastic surgery techniques used to irrigate, debride, and close lacerations caused by surfboards. Head lacerations and nose fractures are the most common injuries. According to a survey, lacerations may be deeper than expected from their surface appearance and wounds may contain surfboard fragments. Injury prevention is discussed. (SM)
Descriptors: Aquatic Sports, Injuries, Physicians, Prevention
Peer reviewedAdner, Marvin M.; And Others – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
The composition, ojbectives, and perceptions of the medical care team which has evolved over the last 10 years to provide acute care for injured persons at the finish line of the Boston Marathon are described, as well as as an ancillary group which maintains medical records and defines injury patterns. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Athletes, Injuries, Medical Assistants, Medical Services
Peer reviewedMoats, William E. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
This article describes the history and structure of a sports medicine facility, the patient care services it offers, and the types of injuries treated at the center. Opportunities and potentials for physicians who wish to enter the field of sports medicine on a full-time basis are described, as are steps to take to prepare to do so. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Administrators, Athletes, Career Change, Facility Planning
Download full textMicheli, Lyle, Ed.; And Others – 1991
The information shared in this document represents a dialogue between the United States and the Soviet Union on the discipline of dance medicine, which involves the care of injured dancers as well as prevention of injuries. An introduction including a preface, opening remarks, and an overview of dance medicine comprises section 1. The second…
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Dance, Dance Education
Peer reviewedGanley, Theodore; Sherman, Carl – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 2000
Regular exercise is important for children's and adolescents' health maintenance, facilitating weight control, strengthening bones, and improving cardiovascular risk factors and mental health. Active childhoods help promote lifetime fitness. Physicians can assess children's weight and activity levels during routine exams. With simple…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Body Weight, Child Health, Children
