Evidence-based treatment of hamstring tears.

abstract：:Injuries are common in ice hockey, a contact sport where players skate at high speeds on a sheet of ice and shoot a vulcanized rubber puck in excess of one hundred miles per hour. This article reviews the diagnoses and treatment of concussions, injuries to the cervical spine, and lower and upper extremities as they pe...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Mosenthal W,Kim M,Holzshu R,Hanypsiak B,Athiviraham A

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stretching long has been commonplace in the training programs of recreational and competitive athletes. Its role in performance enhancement has been debated. This review discusses the literature concerning the effects of static, dynamic, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching on performance in three ...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Peck E,Chomko G,Gaz DV,Farrell AM

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) is a requirement that many athletes must complete before participating in organized sports. Currently, the traditional musculoskeletal (MSK) portion of the PPE lacks robust evidence to support its ability to accurately predict those at greater risk for MSK injury. Functiona...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Andujo VD,Fletcher IE,McGrew C

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fields of sports medicine and performing arts medicine have begun recent initiatives to collaborate more closely and to share information pertinent to the treatment of athletes and performing artists. This article provides a review of the common musculoskeletal and neurological problems encountered among performin...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Schaefer PT,Speier J

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a heightened awareness of terrorism in this country. There always remains the possibility of nonterrorist disasters at sporting venues. The team physician will be among the first medical responders to a disaster at a sporting venue. By being involved in the creation of an emergency action plan, learning the i...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Rubin AL

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inadequate dietary intake is the primary nutritional concern of today's female athlete. As these athletes fail to consume enough energy to support the physical demands of training, they become at risk for disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis, conditions collectively identified as the female athlete triad. T...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Gabel KA

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overhead-throwing athletes, particularly baseball pitchers, subject their elbows to tremendous amounts of valgus stress during the throwing motion. As a result of this stress, baseball pitchers are at considerable risk for injury. The proper functioning and stability of the elbow depends upon the bony articulations an...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Salyapongse A,Hatch JD

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stretching exercises have been considered an essential component of physical training programs for decades. Cross-sectional studies have demonstrated that flexibility measures are related to performance in many sports, suggesting that using stretching to enhance flexibility may indirectly improve performance. However,...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： McNeal JR,Sands WA

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With an increase in involvement in sports activities by children and adolescents, there has been a concomitant increase in both acute and overuse injuries. The pediatric skeleton lends itself to injuries unique to the young athlete, including various apophysites and osteochondroses. It is important for primary care an...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Gillespie H

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For sports injuries in an austere environment, narcotic pain medications are often unavailable or have limiting side effects like sedation or constipation. Meanwhile, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications are frequently associated with gastrointestinal side effects and acetaminophen liver toxicity. A trained phys...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Bell AE,Falconi A

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal injuries are rare in sports, but they can be very serious, even life threatening when they occur. With the increasing popularity of snowboarding and extreme skiing, the rate of abdominal injuries is beginning to rise slightly. It is imperative that physicians be able to recognize signs of injury to the liver...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Walter KD

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of acute skin trauma in sports is reviewed from the perspective of the sideline medical provider. Skin injuries covered in this article include abrasions, lacerations, blisters, chafing, and sunburn. Sideline evaluations, treatment techniques, recommended equipment, and prevention are discussed. A well-...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Honsik KA,Romeo MW,Hawley CJ,Romeo SJ,Romeo JP

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the benefits of regular physical activity are widely acknowledged, recent epidemiological findings indicate that a growing number of youth are not as active as they should be. The impact of a sedentary lifestyle during childhood and adolescence on lifelong pathological processes and associated health care cos...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Faigenbaum AD,Myer GD

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review starts with a brief history of sex policy in sport followed by an exploration of the current state of transgender sport policies. Transgender in sport, from the high school to the professional level, is a frequent news topic. Fairness in women's athletics is at the center of transgender sport policy delibe...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Ingram BJ,Thomas CL

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infectious diseases among athletic teams commonly present challenges for team physicians and primary care doctors. There is some evidence to suggest that athletes are more susceptible to infection during an outbreak of the general population. The frequent physical contact and close travel arrangements associated with ...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Ewald AJ,McKeag DB

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Care of a dancer calls for a unique balance between athlete and artist. The physician must familiarize himself or herself with dance terminology, common moves, correct technique, and dancer's mentality. The goal is to work intimately with the dancer to care for the injury and, if possible, continue to participate in p...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Gottschlich LM,Young CC

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent epidemiological studies have documented increased susceptibility to musculoskeletal injury after sport-related concussion, which raises questions about the adequacy of current clinical practices to ensure safe return to sport. A growing body of evidence derived from advanced neuroimaging and neurological assess...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Wilkerson GB,Grooms DR,Acocello SN

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:More than 30% of U.S. adults are obese or overweight. A program of regular physical activity is recommended as part of an effective lifestyle intervention for weight loss and weight management. However, more than 40% of adults do not engage in sufficient physical activity to realize these beneficial effects on body we...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Garber CE

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lacrosse is a fast-paced game that incorporates elements from multiple sports, such as soccer, basketball, baseball, tennis, and hockey. The sport involves rapid changes of direction, endurance, sprinting, physical contact, rotational movement, passing, and shooting. Passing and shooting are further complicated by hav...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Vincent HK,Vincent KR

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority of missed fractures in athletes are not overlooked because of difficulties recognizing them on radiographs. Rather, these fractures occur less commonly and often exist without accompanying disabilities, which makes their diagnosis more of a challenge. To complicate matters, evaluation of an injured athlet...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： David T

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Today, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) exceed 1 million cases per year. Tens of thousands of people die and hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized. The health care costs exceed US dollars 50 billion. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that people with mild TBIs who are not hospitalized a...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Powell JW,Dompier TP

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On October 22-23, 2008, an ACSM Roundtable was convened at the Uniformed Services University (Bethesda, MD) to discuss return-to-play or return-to-duty for people who have experienced exertional heat illness (EHI) and to develop consensus-based recommendations. The conference assembled experts from the civilian sports...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： O'Connor FG,Casa DJ,Bergeron MF,Carter R 3rd,Deuster P,Heled Y,Kark J,Leon L,McDermott B,O'Brien K,Roberts WO,Sawka M

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals with seizure disorders have long been restricted from participation in certain sporting activities. Those with seizure disorders are more likely than their peers to have a sedentary lifestyle and to develop obesity. Regular participation in physical activity can improve both physical and psychosocial outco...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Knowles BD,Pleacher MD

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The team physician may be asked to travel with the team to away venues. This takes special planning to provide for travel advice, proper immunizations, treatment of travel related diseases, appropriate planning for supplies, and care not to disturb any local laws and regulations. Increased security screening and limit...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Simon LM,Rubin AL

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While the benefits of physical activity are numerous, the female athlete triad poses a significant health risk to young athletes. Emerging research links the triad to endothelial dysfunction--a sentinel event in cardiovascular disease--suggesting that this complex interplay of metabolic and endocrine factors may be de...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Temme KE,Hoch AZ

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevention of nutritional disorders in athletes is often a controversial topic. The answer centers on the practitioners ability to assess each participant's individual needs, ensuring that basic nutrient requirements are met. The cornerstone to any athlete's nutritional program is to ensure an adequate energy inta...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Earnest C

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Umpires, referees, and sports officials have not been accorded the same attention as athletes by the sports medicine community. The physical and psychological demands of their jobs expose them to a unique constellation of medical, psychological, and orthopedic problems. Likewise their age, fitness level, and disease r...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Erickson SM,Letendre MA,Shaarawy KM,Overlin AJ

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iron is an essential micronutrient involved in oxidative metabolism and critical to exercise performance. The prevalence of iron deficiency (ID) is much higher in active women for a variety of reasons, and poor iron status has been shown to be detrimental to overall health as well as physical performance. Iron status ...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： DellaValle DM

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nasal problems in athletes can have detrimental impacts on athletic performance. Increasingly strenuous physical exercise requires the nasal respiratory system to function efficiently in order to meet the increasing oxygen demand. Generally, nasal issues can be grouped into traumatic and nontraumatic categories. Rhini...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Navarro RR,Romero L,Williams K

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this proceeding is to integrate the concussion in sport literature and sport science research on safety in ice hockey to develop an action plan to reduce the risk, incidence, severity, and consequences of concussion in ice hockey. METHODS:A rationale paper outlining a collaborative action pl...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Smith AM,Stuart MJ,Greenwald RM,Benson BW,Dodick DW,Emery C,Finnoff JT,Mihalik JP,Roberts WO,Sullivan CA,Meeuwisse WH

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00