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	Dealing With Sports Injuries
		Sports injuries are injuries that typically occur while participating in organized sports, competitions, training sessions, or organized fitness activities.
		When it comes to injuries to the sex organs, guys usually suffer more trauma than girls because the penis and testicles are outside the body and lack natural protection during contact sports.
		Injuries to the uterus or ovaries are rare, but breast injuries are common complaints among teen girls.
	kidshealth.org /teen/food_fitness/sports/sports_injuries.html (1881 words)

	Facial Sports Injuries
		Early treatment of a nose injury consists of applying a cold compress and keeping the head higher than the rest of the body.
		Injuries may involve specific structures within the neck, such as the larynx (voicebox), esophagus (food passage), or major blood vessels and nerves.
		In the case of sports involving fast-moving vehicles, for example, snowmobiles or dirt bikes - check the path of travel, making sure there are no obstructing fences, wires or other obstacles.
	www.entnet.org /healthinfo/topics/sport_injuries.cfm (1314 words)

	AAP USA Today Supplement - Sports Injuries A Growing Problem in Kids
		Sports injuries are on the rise in U.S. children and teen-agers.
		In fact, overuse is responsible for about half of the sports injuries that happen to middle school and high school students.
		Sports involving throwing typically cause overuse injuries to the shoulder and elbow, whereas running and jumping sports most often strain the leg from the knee to the ankle ("shin splints") or the foot.
	www.aap.org /advocacy/releases/sportsinjury.htm (722 words)

	Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention: A Guide for Parents with Ideas for Kids (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		A severe injury means having an obvious fracture or dislocation of a joint, prolonged swelling, or prolonged or severe pain.
		As a parent, it is important for you to match your children to the sport, and not push him or her too hard into an activity that he or she may not like or be capable of doing.
		Raoul's mother may not be able to protect him from all sports injuries, but she now knows that she may be able to reduce his risk of injury by using preventive measures.
	www.niams.nih.gov /hi/topics/childsports/child_sports.htm (1857 words)

	Handout on Health: Sports Injuries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, (relatively rare during sports or exercise) and bruises are considered briefly in the Appendix.
		Compartment syndrome may be caused by a one-time traumatic injury (acute compartment syndrome), such as a fractured bone or a hard blow to the thigh, by repeated hard blows (depending upon the sport), or by ongoing overuse (chronic exertional compartment syndrome), which may occur, for example, in long-distance running.
		While severe injuries will need to be seen immediately in an emergency room, particularly if they occur on the weekend or after office hours, most sports injuries can be evaluated and, in many cases, treated by your primary health care provider.
	www.niams.nih.gov /hi/topics/sports_injuries/SportsInjuries.htm (6481 words)

	Children And Sports Injuries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Although the risk of injury seems proportionate to the skill of the athlete, the greatest number of injuries occur during floor exercises and tumbling, with other injuries resulting from upsets on the balance beam and uneven parallel bars.
		Although the treatment of sports injuries has been a basic approach in chiropractic since its beginning, there is now a specialty (chiropractic sports physician) devoted to the care and handling of athletes and their injuries.
		Sports involvement is one way children can implement fitness as an integral component of their lifestyle.
	www.hands-on-healing.com /children.htm (1239 words)

	Sports Injuries Prevention, Treatment, Top 10 Sports Injuries and How to Avoid Them
		As the name implies, an overuse injury results from wear and tear on the body, particularly on joints subjected to repeated activity.
		Probably the most common sports injury is a muscle pull, which can happen to almost any muscle in the body.
		Almost everyone who participates in sports experiences lower back strain at one time or another, usually from twisting awkwardly, lifting a heavy weight or doing some unpracticed activity.
	www.sportsinjuryhandbook.com /injuries/index.html (3077 words)

	Baby Boomers Hot-Dog Their Way To Sports Injuries: From The Tampa Tribune (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Sports injuries among baby boomers increased by 33 percent from 1991 to 1998, according to figures cited in a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission report.
		Baby boomers in 1998 suffered more that 1 million sports injuries, to the tune of nearly $19 billion in medical costs, said the report from 2000, the most recent data available.
		The highest numbers of sports-related injuries came from bicycling, basketball, baseball and running, according to the consumer report.
	tampatrib.com /floridametronews/MGB7LMG29FE.html (875 words)

	Sports Injury Clinic
		Please read our terms and conditions before using the virtual sports injury therapist as it is purely a source of information and cannot be used to replace a real therapist.
		Find a sports injury professional who specialises in sports realted injuries; physiotherapist, osteopath, sports massage therapist, personal trainer, chiropractor.
		If you are a sports injury professional or therapist or would like to be then please pay us a visit to our professionals area.
	www.sportsinjuryclinic.net (307 words)

	MedlinePlus: Sports Injuries
		Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention: A Guide for Parents with Ideas for Kids (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
		Sports Injuries (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
		Eye Injuries in Sports (American Academy of Family Physicians)
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/sportsinjuries.html (499 words)

	Postgraduate Medicine: Winter Sports Injuries Symposium: The downside of snowboarding
		Consequently, snowboarding injuries are reported more frequently in males by a ratio of 3:1 (1-7) and as high as 7:1 in one study (8).
		As the age range of snowboarders broadens to include children as young as 4 years and adults in their late 60s, such injuries as growth-plate injuries in young snowboarders and scapholunate dissociation in older adults are becoming a greater concern.
		Wrist injuries due to falls onto a hyperextended wrist are the most common type of snowboarding injury (table 1).
	www.postgradmed.com /issues/1999/01_99/bindner.htm (2339 words)

	Sports Injury Bulletin \| Sports Injury Advice
		Sports Injury Bulletin is written for the benefit of all sportsmen and women, their coaches and their physios.
		Sports Injury Bulletin's object is to combine the best scientific research with practical experience into an action guide for dealing with injuries.
		Sports Injury Bulletin reports on a training method that should be put before all other kinds of training.
	www.sportsinjurybulletin.com (1156 words)

	Reducing Risk of Sports-Related Injuries
		Some injuries merely nag us for a few days, but others can be devastating and life long.
		The goal of stretching is to prevent injury by increasing mobility and range of motion.
		The author is not a medical doctor, and is not responsible for any unfortunate circumstances resulting from the use of her advice.
	home.att.net /~taekwondo.junkie/ReducingRisk.html (1737 words)

	Wausau - Sports injuries common among aging boomers
		She started running when she was 43, and is now competing in marathons.She is sometimes slowed by injuries, but for her, that's simply part of the sport.
		The most common injuries come from overuse and affect knees, ankles, lower back and shoulders.
		And doctors say that doesn't mean all avid joggers must hang up their running shoes, or lifelong basketball players must necessarily forgo the neighborhood court - it's all about exercising smarter.
	www.wausaudailyherald.com /wdhlocal/287586984927297.shtml (894 words)

	Exercise Research Associates sports injuries research
		Exercise Research Associates (ExRA) is a non-profit research and consulting company with the purpose of performing and disseminating the results of scientific research in the fields of health, fitness, sports medicine and other related sport science and health disciplines.
		Our primary area of focus is the epidemiology of sports injuries.
		In: E.F. Hoerner (ed.) Head and Neck Injuries is Sports, ASTM STP 1229 p.
	www.exra.org (680 words)

	American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
		AAPSM Sports Medicine Article Series: A well received series of articles on a variety of podiatric sports medicine topics are currently being published in Podiatry Management magazine.
		Sports injuries impact the health and quality of life of millions of Americans.
		The members of the AAPSM have specific interest and experience in treating sports related foot and ankle injuries.
	www.aapsm.org (864 words)

	The Running Doctor: Running Injuries - Common Running Injuries
		Usual symptoms of this running injury include pain directly under the kneecap, or the surrounding area.
		Common type of running injury - varies from a slight tightness in the bottom of the foot to an intense heel pain that may worsen when getting out of bed in the morning.
		Post-Running Injury - before returning to road running, to prevent re-injury you can ease into training with water running, cycling, or a running on a treadmill.
	www.therunningdoctor.com /runinjuries.htm (455 words)

	Fitrex.com - Common Treatment for Sports Injuries: RICE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Adhering to the RICE regimen for the first 48 hours after your injury, is often all that you'll need to get back on your feet.
		The idea behind RICE is to minimize the inflammation and swelling that occurs with a sports injury.
		Rest can mean the difference between an injury that heals properly and one that continues to bother you for months.
	www.fitrex.com /articles/article234.html (367 words)

	American Sports Medicine Institute
		Application deadlines for Orthopaedic and Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowships are October 31, 2005.
		ASMI Sports Medicine Forum (discussions, questions, answers, and opinions from physicians, biomechanists, physical therapists, coaches, other experts, and YOU)
		ASMI's mission is to improve the understanding, prevention, and treatment of orthopaedic and sports-related injuries through research and education.
	www.asmi.org (127 words)

	Achilles Tendonitis - the Big 5 - Injuries and Treatment section - Time-to-Run - the 5 most common running injuries
		Definition: Inflammation of the Achilles tendon.The Achilles is the large tendon connecting the two major calf muscles, gastrocnemius and soleus, to the back of the heel bone.
		Rub in semi-circles in all directions away from the knotted tissue, three times a day once the nodule is gone, stretch the calf muscle gently do not start running until you can do heel raises and jumping exercises without pain return to running gradually full recovery is usually between six to eight weeks.
		If injury doesn't respond to self-treatment in two weeks, see a physiotherapist or orthopaedic surgeon, surgery to scrape scar tissue off the tendon is a last resort, but not very effective.
	www.time-to-run.com /injuries/thebig5/achilles.htm (438 words)

	Dave Janda - Sports Injuries Prevention - The Awakening Of A Surgeon Tells All
		Injuries are the greatest single killer of individuals ages 1-44.
		Nearly 2 million injuries will be in recreational softball games and baseball games.
		Included are 20 points that can be implemented in every community to drastically reduce the possibility of injury and death.
	www.noinjury.com (458 words)

	Welcome to the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma
		The Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma (NISMAT)–the first hospital-based facility dedicated to the study of sports medicine in the country–was established at Lenox Hill Hospital in 1973.
		Once perceived as discipline concerned only with repairing athletes' traumatic injuries, sports medicine is now recognized as a medical science that is expanding the understanding of the body's integrated response to all forms of physical activity.
		NISMAT's mission is to offer excellent sports medicine clinical services, multidisciplinary research and education to both allied health professionals and the community at large, and to provide its staff with the best resources available to accomplish the goals of the organization.
	www.nismat.org (428 words)

	injuryupdate.com.au - Australia's best information source for elite sports injuries
		This website is dedicated to providing as much public information as possible regarding professional sports injuries in Australia, particularly football (AFL, Rugby League and Rugby Union) and cricket.
		To visit the Injury Update forum click here, to read the latest posts on sports medicine, including links to some videos and lists of some of the top sports surgeons in Australia.
		Sports injuries cost 1.8 billion per year, according to a new Medibank Private report: Click here to download the full report (.pdf version).
	www.injuryupdate.com.au (674 words)

	Clinical Sports Medicine \| Book on Treatment and diagnosis of athletic sports injuries
		Clinical Sports Medicine is a complete practical guide book to sports medicine, covering all aspects of diagnosis and management of sports-related injuries.
		It is a vital reference for physiotherapists, masseurs, podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and general practitioners, as well as sports medicine practitioners.
		Clinical Sports Medicine is established as a leading text on sports medicine, selling more than 30,000 copies worldwide.
	www.clinicalsportsmedicine.com (239 words)

	The Physician and Sportsmedicine Groups List
		The list is divided into three sections: sports medicine organizations, groups and committees that generate sports medicine information, and statistics-gathering groups.
		Membership: Sports medicine professionals, allied health professionals, and educators who promote health and physical fitness to their patients, clients, and the public.
		President: Robert Gringmuth, DC Membership: Chiropractors who are certified specialists in the field of sports injuries, as well as chiropractors with an interest or involvement in the treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of athletic injuries.
	www.physsportsmed.com /groups.htm (2327 words)

	UMHS Press Release: Olympics have you inspired? Preventing sports injuries
		He notes there is always an increase in sports activities — and subsequent sports injuries — in the summer, but the Olympics are a stimulus for many to relive athletic careers or act out future aspirations, leading people of all ages to push beyond their normal physical limits.
		A good way to start your sports or exercise planning is by consulting a physician, athletic trainer or coach.
		Hydration is also important, no matter what your age, during summer sports activities in order to avoid heat illness and heat stroke.
	www.med.umich.edu /opm/newspage/2004/hmsports.htm (784 words)

	Running Injuries - helpful information from Dr. Stephen M. Pribut
		Help yourself avoid ankle sprains and other injuries and do fit your running shoes or other sports shoes with the type of sock you intend to wear them with.
		His sports medicine web site has been a useful resource for over 1 million visitors since 1995.
		Dr. Pribut serves on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) as President-elect and is Chair of the AAPSM Shoe Committee.
	www.drpribut.com /sports/sportframe.html (836 words)

	Sports Injuries on Sympatico / MSN Powered by MediResource
		While you might not think of whatever you're doing as being hazardous, sports injuries often go with the territory.
		In fact, one in five athletic injuries is to the shoulder.
		If you try to ignore those common, minor sports injuries like twisted ankles, painful joints, and stiff, sore muscles, you could end up with more damage down the road.
	mediresource.sympatico.ca /features.asp?subject_id=5 (268 words)

	The Running Doctor: Sports Medicine, Chiropractic, San Diego Chiropractors
		is a well-known San Diego chiropractor who routinely provides help, sports medicine nutritional guidance and sports medicine counseling for southern California individuals of all ages and levels of fitness including: Olympic athletes, runners, stunt people, professional athletes, football players, tennis pros, marathoners, baseball players, and body builders.
		In his San Diego office, the Running Doctor provides chiropractic care for: All sports medicine, sports injuries, auto injuries, low back pain, running injuries, neck pain, joint pain, wrist pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, shin splints, lower leg injuries, muscle spasms, whiplash, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia treatment and more...
		Runners report average yearly running injury rates from 24% to 68%, of which 2% to 11% involve the hip or pelvis...
	www.therunningdoctor.com (303 words)

	Youth Sports - Sports Moms
		One cold, raw and blustery late autumn afternoon a few years back, I was running a soccer practice for a group of nine and ten year olds.
		Three University of Connecticut studies recently presented to the American College of Sports Medicine found that between 50 and 75 percent of boys and girls at sports camps were significantly dehydrated.
		Each year, about 400 children and adults in the U.S. are struck by lightning while working outside, at sports events, on the beach, mountain climbing, mowing the lawn or during other outdoor activities.
	www.momsteam.com (1063 words)

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