The Pediatric Athlete
General Principles • A pediatric athlete can be any child or adolescent usually under the age of 18 years who participates regularly in sports activities. • Understanding physical and physiologic…
SPORT MEDICINE
Exercise Prescription and Physiology
Exercise Physiology • Exercise can be defined as “bodily exertion, especially for the sake of training, recreation, or fitness.” • Science of processes and mechanisms of skeletal muscle contraction and…
The Wilderness Athlete and Adventurer
Introduction • Wilderness sports differ from traditional sports in several ways. • Participation levels of athletes may vary: professional, sponsored, and paid athletes; athletic individuals and adventurers; and intermittent recreational…
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…
