The Pregnant Athlete
The Pregnant Athlete Lori Boyajian-O’neill Pregnancy alters the female body in many significant ways. For the female athlete, it is an inevitable issue to face, and for years, pregnancy meant…
The Pediatric Athlete
The Pediatric Athlete Pierce M. Sherrill This chapter is devoted to children, defined as those who have not finished their physical growth. Children are not miniature adults. They are growing—sometimes…
The Emergency Room Athlete
The Emergency Room Athlete Frank A. Paul Frequently, emergency medical patients and athletes have a musculoskeletal component to their presenting complaint, or it may be their primary concern or a…
The Geriatric Athlete
The Geriatric Athlete Kurt Heinking Growing numbers of senior athletes are exercising routinely and wanting to play competitive sports. Currently, the geriatric population comprises 12% of the total U.S. population….
The Disabled Athlete
The Disabled Athlete Kenneth J. Richter Richard Brickley Clinicians have a much larger mandate than just diagnosing and treating diseases and their consequences. Patients need care oriented toward their person,…
The Industrial Athlete
The Industrial Athlete Phillip c. Zinni III Industrial or occupational injuries are a staggering economic cost to employees and employers alike. In 2000 (the last year of complete data), there…
Gymnastics
Gymnastics Larry Nassar Female artistic gymnastics is one of the most popular summer Olympic sports in the United States. Tickets are in high demand to attend the competition, and millions…
Volleyball
Volleyball Gregory M. Cibor Rochelle A. Cameron Since its invention in 1895 in Massachusetts by William G. Morgan, volleyball has been one of the most popular team sports. According to…
