The Diabetic Athlete
Definition Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of glucose metabolism that affects millions of athletes of all types around the world. It is caused by either an absolute (type 1 diabetes)…
Basic Arthroscopic Principles
History Arthroscopic surgery originated in the early twentieth century when existing equipment was adapted for intraarticular use. During the subsequent century, and particularly in the past 30 years, arthroscopy has…
Hematologic Medicine in the Athlete
Athletic performance depends on proper functioning of the blood. From problems with the oxygen-carrying function of red blood cells to the prevention of bleeding by the hemostatic system, many hematologic…
Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm
Definition and Prevalence Exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) describes acute, transient airway narrowing that occurs during and most often after exercise. EIB is characterized by symptoms of cough, wheezing, or chest tightness…
Motion Analysis
The use of methods for human motion capture in clinical environments is motivated by the need to understand normal and pathologic movement. Restoration of function is the goal of most…
Gastrointestinal Medicine in the Athlete
Gastrointestinal (GI) conditions in athletes and active persons are common and are seen frequently by sports medicine care providers. Despite the myriad benefits that result from high- level physical activity,…
Team Medical Coverage
Athletics is a “culture” that is flourishing worldwide. The roots of peak athletic performance and success, especially during close contests, are embedded in the optimal health of athletes. Most universities…
Overview of Sport-Specific Injuries
The unique aspects of many sports result in patterns of injury that are different than those of the general athletic population. It is often instructive for sports and exercise medicine…
Exercise Physiology
Exercise physiology is the identification and study of the physiologic mechanisms underlying physical activity and the body’s response and adaptation to exercise. Most training programs used by athletes, whether they…
Medications and Athletes
The medical care of athletes provides a set of challenges and nuances that are unique to sports medicine. The conventional guidelines regarding treatment of a patient’s ailments are followed, with…
