Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine
The term “athlete,” derived from the Greek word athlon meaning “prize” or “contest,” conjures images of a healthy, fit person. Although athletes possess physical speed, strength, and/or particular talents, they…
The Athletic Trainer
The phrase athletic training implies that athletic trainers (ATs) train athletes to improve baseline performance. This title, and the euphemism “trainer,” create ambiguity regarding the actual knowledge, roles, and functions…
Principles of Rehabilitation
Successful results of surgical procedures for sports injuries are heavily dependent on postoperative and injury rehabilitation. The catabolic effect of surgery and injury places the injured athlete in a position…
The Female Athlete
Emergence of Competitive Sport for Women As Wizemann and Pardue noted in 2001, “Males and females have different patterns of illness and injury. Understanding the core of gender-based differences is…
The Para-athlete
During the past few decades, participation in sports by athletes with disabilities has been increasing. As a result, awareness of the unique medical needs of this athlete population has been…
Doping and Ergogenic Aids
Sports Pharmacology: Ergogenic Drugs In Sport There is no room for second place. There is only one place in my game, and that’s first place. VINCE LOMBARDI In this day…
Imaging Overview
Imaging is important in the diagnosis and management of orthopaedic disorders and sports-related injuries. Athletic injuries are common among all age groups. Patients are becoming more knowledgeable with respect to…
Dermatologic Conditions
The skin and its appendages constitute a complicated and highly regulated organ known as the integumentary system. Its functions are diverse and include protecting the body from an array of…
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
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…
Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis
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…
