Diagnosis and management of Marfan syndrome.

abstract：:In pediatric patients, musculoskeletal overuse injuries are common clinical complaints. Recently, the number of youth who are engaged in formal competition has increased. A National Council of Youth Sports survey found that 60 million children aged 6 to 18 yr participate in some form of organized athletics. Surveillan...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Magrini D,Dahab KS

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some 30 million Americans are involved in equestrian sports. Although there is significant literature regarding catastrophic injury, there is very little literature that addresses overuse injury and its effect on rider and horse. As the horse and rider function as a unit, overuse injuries to the rider can affect the h...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Pugh TJ,Bolin D

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Driving an automobile has inherent danger, and driving after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)/sports-related concussion (SRC) can make this task even more hazardous. There is evidence to suggest that restriction from driving for the first 24 to 48 h after mTBI/SRC is probably reasonable. However, after the first 48 ...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Christensen J,McGrew CA

更新日期：2019-01-01 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 benefits of living and training at high altitude (HiHi) for an improved sea-level performance have been questioned because controlled studies have shown contradictory results. HiHi increases red blood cell mass (RCM), but training in hypoxia may be either an inadequate (low-intensity) or even harmful (to heart, mu...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Rusko HK,Tikkanen HO,Peltonen JE

更新日期：2003-08-01 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 mononucleosis is an extremely common problem in the athletic population. "Mono" occurs in 3% of college students. Diagnosing infectious mononucleosis requires an understanding of the clinical features such as fever, lymphadenopathy, pharyngitis, and splenomegaly, as well as laboratory findings. The time at ...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Kinderknecht JJ

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Golf has great popularity as a spectator sport, as well as a participation sport. Providing coverage for golf events can range from mass event coverage for large professional tournaments to provision of injury care at local golf events. This article provides a brief introduction to the game of golf for those unfamilia...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Wadsworth LT

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In February 2010, President Obama created the Child Obesity Task Force to address the problem that nearly one in three children in the United States are overweight or obese. In May, the Task Force released its action plan, the goal of which is to return to the obesity rate of just 5% by 2030, the level it was until th...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Farrey T

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common complaints of chronic rearfoot heel pain seen by primary care providers. The etiology and differential diagnosis are numerous, as are treatment options. This article includes a definition of plantar fasciitis, anatomy, predisposing factors, physical examination techniques, d...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： May TJ,Judy TA,Conti M,Cowan JE

更新日期：2002-10-01 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：:Optimal blood glucose management still remains the biggest challenge in active individuals with diabetes, particularly in insulin users, but some newer strategies have been introduced to maintain blood glucose control. Recent studies emphasize the importance of exercise intensity on glycemic balance. In individuals wi...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Yardley JE,Colberg SR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is one of the wide range of causes of exercise-related leg pain in athletes. It is defined as a transient increase in compartment pressures during activity, which causes pain, because of the inability of the fascial compartments to accommodate and is usually relieved by c...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Nwakibu U,Schwarzman G,Zimmermann WO,Hutchinson MR

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：:Genitourinary complaints are common in cyclists. Bicycle fit, improper saddle type, and individual anatomic factors are important evaluation criteria to consider when diagnosing symptoms and determining treatment options. By learning how to recognize and treat contributing factors, as well as learning a few simple bik...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Asplund C,Barkdull T,Weiss BD

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exertional heat stroke (EHS) is a common clinical problem for both athletes and warriors; however, evidence-based guidance for return-to-play/duty (RTP/RTD) decisions is limited. Heat tolerance testing (HTT) has been proposed as a potential tool that, when combined with appropriate clinical information, may assist in ...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Kazman JB,Heled Y,Lisman PJ,Druyan A,Deuster PA,O'Connor FG

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical activity and fitness are well recognized as essential to the health of able-bodied people, both young and old. The exact role of athletics and fitness in the lives of people with cerebral palsy is less well defined. In this review we examine the benefits of physical activity and athletics for people of all ag...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Carroll KL,Leiser J,Paisley TS

更新日期：2006-12-01 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：:The timely, efficient, and effective sideline management of asthma must be based on an understanding of the disease processes, awareness of evidence-based therapeutic intervention, and thorough knowledge of the individual athlete's past and present medical history. There is accumulating evidence that exercise-induced ...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Allen TW

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regular moderate exercise confers many cardiovascular and health benefits. Because of this, endurance sports events have become very popular with participation increasing tremendously over the past few years. In conjunction with this increase in popularity and participation, people also have increased the amount that ...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Seidl J,Asplund CA

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brachial plexus injuries represent a complex clinical challenge from both a diagnostic and treatment standpoint. Given the potential etiologic mechanisms of injury, as well as the varied number of anatomic sites vulnerable to such injury, it is essential that a precise diagnostic approach be utilized. From a neurophys...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Zaneteas PD

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While it is well recognized that vitamin D is necessary for optimal bone health, emerging evidence is finding that adequate vitamin D intake reduces risk for conditions such as stress fracture, total body inflammation, infectious illness, and impaired muscle function. Studies in athletes have found that vitamin D stat...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Larson-Meyer DE,Willis KS

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：: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：:The Ironman triathlon is an ultraendurance event that requires specific training and individually tailored nutritional practice. Carbohydrate depletion and dehydration are likely causes of fatigue, yet hyponatremia has been highlighted as a major concern during such events. As a consequence, triathletes are recommende...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Robins A

更新日期：2007-07-01 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：:Although sports-related injuries to the thoracic spine are relatively uncommon, they are among the most feared due to the potential for catastrophic neurologic injury. The increased biomechanical support of the thoracic spine makes injuries in this region particularly rare compared with the cervical and lumbar spine. ...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Menzer H,Gill GK,Paterson A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A potential emerging problem associated with increasingly popularized extreme conditioning programs (ECPs) has been identified by the military and civilian communities. That is, there is an apparent disproportionate musculoskeletal injury risk from these demanding programs, particularly for novice participants, result...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Bergeron MF,Nindl BC,Deuster PA,Baumgartner N,Kane SF,Kraemer WJ,Sexauer LR,Thompson WR,O'Connor FG

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Athletes have traditionally been considered greater risk takers than their peers. Some research suggests that athletic participation is associated with increased risk behaviors in males but may be protective in females. Still there is significant intersport variability, and some "nonathlete" risk behaviors exceed thos...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Bovard RS

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Football is a violent collision sport and can lead to various serious injuries. Cervical spine injuries are numerous, ranging from bony fractures and dislocations to spinal cord disruption. These injuries can be a devastating and debilitating. Although most injuries that occur are self-limiting there is a significant ...

journal_title：Current sports medicine reports

authors： Bell K

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00