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Bazzoli, Allan S.; Pollina, Frank S. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1989
Provides physicians with the signs, symptoms, and management of heel/sole pain in recreational runners (usually due to plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and calcaneal stress fractures). Remedies involve palliative treatment of symptoms, correction of underlying biomechanical problems, and flexibility exercises. (SM)
Descriptors: Athletes, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Injuries

Lindsey, Ruth; Corbin, Charles – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1989
Some commonly misused or abused exercises which are potentially harmful are identified. Each questionable exercise is illustrated, its potential for harm discussed, and an alternative suggested. Ten general rules are offered to help teachers, coaches, exercise leaders, and individuals avoid exercise-related injuries. (IAH)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise, Exercise Physiology, Higher Education
McCarthy, Thomas – Journal of the New York State School Boards Association, 1989
An athletic trainer provides instruction and direct assistance to student athletes and their coaches to develop maximum performance in an injury-free environment. This job description includes an outline of qualifications and responsibilities of a secondary school athletic trainer. (FMW)
Descriptors: Athletics, Educational Responsibility, Employment Qualifications, Occupational Information

Ward, Phillip – Strategies, 1992
Data collection and analysis helps coaches ensure that they conduct practices and make decisions based on objective and consistently recorded information. The article discusses how, where, and when coaches should collect data on athletes, noting data collection should emphasize include training loads, body weight, sleep, health, and injuries. (SM)
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Data Collection, Higher Education, Physical Education

McLean, Ian – Scientific Journal of Orienteering, 1990
Compares injuries incurred by participants of Scottish six-day 1989 orienteering event, of 1990 Jan Kjellstrom memorial event, and previous events. Reports 2.21 injuries per 100 performances at 1989 event, and 1.42 injuries at Kjellstrom. Ankle sprains and cuts most common injuries. Injury differences described as season-related. Discusses…
Descriptors: Environmental Influences, First Aid, Foreign Countries, Injuries

Hofstetter, C. Richard; And Others – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1991
A sample of Californians was surveyed to explore differences in aerobic exercise and walking behavior among healthy subjects and subjects with illness/injury serious enough to limit physical activity. Results indicate different patterns of determinants of exercise within various illness/injury groups. This implies interventions to increase…
Descriptors: Adults, Aerobics, Community Surveys, Correlation

Pappas, Arthur M. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1989
Many growth center disorders may be associated with athletic activities like Little League baseball and year-round gymnastics. Osteochondroses are developmental disorders usually diagnosed in growing children and associated with anatomic sites undergoing transition from cartilage to bone. Radiographic methods of diagnosing these problems are…
Descriptors: Athletics, Baseball, Children, Clinical Diagnosis

Gauthier, Michele M. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1989
Recreational watercraft paddlers are susceptible to problems ranging from simple contusions and blisters to drowning. Most of these problems can be prevented by simple precautions, such as proper technique, good warmup, carrying first-aid kits, wearing personal flotation devices, and respecting the environment. (Author/SM)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Aquatic Sports, Athletics, Boat Operators

Dyment, Paul G. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1989
Discusses controversial issues that have arisen in children's sports, including infant exercise programs, trampolines, amenorrhea in the adolescent athlete, coed contact sports, and sport participation by children with Down Syndrome. Policy statements are included from the American Academy of Pediatrics. (JD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Downs Syndrome, Exercise Physiology

Goldstein, David – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1989
Patients with chronic conditions such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity might benefit from prescribed exercise. Although exercise does not reverse pathologic changes, it may play a role in disease management. (JD)
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Diabetes, Exercise, Exercise Physiology

Maron, Barry J. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1993
A leading cause of sudden death among young athletes, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) does not always present cardiac signs and symptoms. Echocardiography offers the most effective means for diagnosis. Some patients require pharmaceutical or surgical intervention. Patients with HCM should not engage in organized competitive sports or…
Descriptors: Athletes, Clinical Diagnosis, Diagnostic Tests, Exercise Physiology

Salim, Mubadda A.; Alpert, Bruce S. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 2001
Physicians who work with athletes play an important role in preventing sudden death related to physical activity in people who have Marfan syndrome. Flagging those who have the physical stigmata and listening for certain cardiac auscultation sounds are early diagnostic keys that can help prevent deaths. People with Marfan syndrome should be…
Descriptors: Athletics, Clinical Diagnosis, Death, Heart Disorders

Heck, Jonathan F. – Journal of Athletic Training, 1996
Reports a study that examined the incidence of spearing between two high school football seasons, one before and one after a rule change banning spearing. Reviews of 18 game films of a New Jersey team from 1975 and 1990 indicated that, overall, the rule change did not have a favorable impact on the incidence of spearing. (SM)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Athletes, Football, High School Students
Rikli, Roberta E. – Quest, 2006
Motivated by her belief in the contributions of physical activity to the "good life" for all people, Amy Morris Homans was influential in the development of physical education as a viable and respected academic field of study in higher education. Over the past 100 years, however, as the field faced pressures to become more scientific, it has…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Physical Education, Physical Activities, Professional Associations
Micheli, 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