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…
Ankle Injuries Acute Injuries 13.1 Lateral Ankle Sprain Clin Sports Med 1997;16:433; Phy Sportsmed 1993;21:123; Phy Sportsmed 1998; 26:29; Med Sci Sports Exerc 1999;31:S429 Cause: Excessive, rapid ankle inversion; the…
Leg Problems 12.1 Stress Fractures Clin Sports Med 1997;l6:259; Med Sci Sports Exerc 2000;32:S15; Clin J Sp Med 1991;1:115; Clin Sports Med 2004;23:55 Cause: Most commonly due to overuse injuries…
