The Female Athlete
History of Women in Sports • Throughout history, women have participated in sports at much lower rates than men. • The Modern Olympics was first held in 1896; in the…
Sports Pharmacology of Pain and Inflammation Control in Athletes
Overview The pharmacology of pain management in the athletic arena can be a critical component in returning an athlete to play. Several options exist, and choosing an appropriate intervention should…
Sports Nutrition
Role of Nutrition in Athletic Performance • Exercise training and genetic makeup are major determinants of athletic performance. • A healthy diet will not substitute for either factor, but making…
Care of Athletes at Different Levels: From Pee-Wee to Professional
General Considerations ( Box 15.1 ) Availability • Being a team physician requires a tremendous time commitment. • Must have a sincere desire to care for athletes and allow their…
Flexibility
General Principles • The term flexibility is often clinically used as a synonym for range of motion (ROM) around a joint. • Both muscles and ligaments can limit ROM. •…
Resistance Training
General Principles • Resistance training is the most potent form of exercise to strengthen tissues and help prevent injury and improve sports performance. Appropriately prescribed and implemented resistance training programs…
The High School Athlete: Setting up a High School Sports Medicine Program
General Principles Athletic Healthcare in High-Level Collegiate and Professional Sports • At the very highest levels of sports, organizations are much like corporations; they function to increase success of their…
Sports Pharmacology of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Introduction • Often, an optimal treatment regimen is determined through a collaborative approach, including team physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, athletic trainers, academic advisors, coaches, teammates, parents, and administrative staff. The following…
Sports Pharmacology of Chronic Disease
Introduction Adults are encouraged to engage in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise weekly to maintain overall health and fitness. As the US population ages, many people are actively taking or…
Sports Supplements
Product Oversight and Marketing Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • Regulates dietary supplements under separate regulations from those that cover “conventional”…
