Controversy and confusion surround nearly every aspect of complex regional pain syndromes (CRPS). Historically, this condition has been plagued by delayed or missed diagnosis and haphazard treatment protocols. Although the…
Our ability to develop rational treatments for sports medicine injuries results from an understanding of the general laws that regulate the musculoskeletal system. Building such an understanding requires that experiments…
This chapter discusses the effects of biologic rhythms and sleep on athletes’ performance and health. Specific operational concepts of chronobiology and the science of biological rhythms are presented in the…
This chapter is dedicated to the memory of Fran Crippen (April 17, 1984–Oct. 23, 2010). Fran attended the University of Virginia, where he was an All-American swimmer and went on…
Participation in athletics involves physical risk that can result in the limited ability or inability to continue sports play. Psychological variables influence how persons cope with physical injury; therefore, understanding…
Epilepsy is a common clinical condition characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. It affects approximately 1% of the general U.S. population, with the highest incidence in infancy and childhood. Although previous…
Because it is not possible to offer a comprehensive review of fractures in sport medicine in one chapter, several types of fractures are addressed in other chapters of this text…
Trauma to the genitourinary (GU) tract is relatively uncommon because of the anatomic location of key GU organs. However, prompt recognition of the signs and symptoms associated with GU trauma…
Cold Injury Injuries relating to cold weather conditions have been described since early times, particularly in the military arena. From the time of Hannibal to the Revolutionary War, World War…
