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…
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…
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…
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. •…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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”…
General Principles • Sideline preparedness is the recognition and formation of medical services in order to promote athletic participation, provide adequate administration of medical care, and reduce risk of injury….
