Embryology and Development of the Neuromuscular Apparatus José A. Morcuende James O. Sanders INTRODUCTION The development of an adult organism from a single cell is an unparalleled example of integrated…
Genetic Aspects of Orthopaedic Conditions José A. Morcuende Benjamin A. Alman A genetic and molecular revolution is happening in medicine. Led by the Human Genome Project, genetic information and concepts…
Basic Rehabilitation Exercises 22.1 Shoulder Range of Motion Figure 22.1 Pendulum exercises: Have pt bend forward at the waist with the upper trunk supported by the unaffected arm resting on…
Other Medical Problems 21.1 Overtraining (Staleness) Phy Sportsmed 2003;31:25; Phy Sportsmed 2001;29:35; Med Sci Sports Exerc 1997;30:1173; Med Sci Sports Exerc 1998;30:1146; Sports Med 1998;30:1140; Sports Med 2000;32:317; Sports Med…
Infectious Disease 20.1 Acute Febrile Illness Phy Sportsmed 1996;24:44; Phy Sportsmed 1999;27:47; The Team Physician Handbook. 2nd ed. St. Louis: Mosby 1997;225 Cause: Viral or bacterial causes. Pathophys: Change in…
Gastrointestinal Problems 19.1 General Epidemiology N Z Med 1994;107:328, Am J Gastroenterol 1999;94:1570 gi symptoms most often reported include gastroesophageal (GE) reflux, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea. Incidence greater than…
Issues Unique to the Female Athlete 18.1 Exercise-Associated Amenorrhea Med Clin N Amer 1994;78:345 Cause: Multifactorial including excessive training, low body wt/low body fat, emotional stress, physical stress of training—all…
Cardiovascular Problems 17.1 Exercise-Associated Collapse (EAC)/Syncope Am Fam Phys 1999;60:2001; Phy Sportsmed 2003;31:23; Clin Auton Res 2004;14S:1-26; Phy Sportsmed 2005;33:28 Causes: Exercise (see Diff Dx). Epidem: Exertional-related syncope represents only…
Adolescent and Pediatric Problems 16.1 Spondylolysis Prim Care 2005;32:201; Ortho Clin North Am 2003;34:461; Phy Sportsmed 2001;29:27; Phy Sportsmed 1996;24:57; Clin Sports Med 1993;12:517 Cause: Fracture of pars interarticularis of…
