Februuary 1997 Table of Contents
THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE - VOL 25 - NO. 2 - FEBRUARY 97
Joint Pain and Swelling: Could It Be Lyme Arthritis?
Two patients had joint pain and swelling that seemed related to athletic
activity. But in both cases, the histories and lab test results led to a
probable diagnosis of Lyme arthritis. The authors use these cases to review
diagnostic testing and treatment for Lyme disease.
David H. Wang, MD; Jesse L. Goodman, MD
Recognizing Exercise-Related Headache
Most of the time it's true that "exercise is medicine," assuming
the exercise is appropriate. But sometimes exercise can bring on a headache.
The author describes how to recognize and treat several forms of exertion-related
headache.
Paul McCrory, MBBS
Strength Training: Rationale for Current Guidelines
for Adult Fitness Programs
Conventional wisdom says that to build muscle strength, you have to do three
sets each of various exercises several times a week. But science—and current
guidelines from major health organizations—disagree: Just one set of each
strength exercise, correctly done twice a week, is generally enough to increase
strength significantly.
Matthew S. Feigenbaum, MEd; Michael L. Pollock, PhD
Identifying and Treating Myofascial Pain Syndrome
With appropriate treatment, the prognosis for myofascial pain syndrome is
good. But first you have to recognize the syndrome, which is often confused
with fibromyalgia or other entities.
Elizabeth W. Fomby, MD; Morris B. Mellion, MD
Emergencies
Assessment and Management of Ocular Foreign Bodies
Ocular foreign bodies may be as benign as a speck of dust under the eyelid
or as dangerous as a shred of metal lodged in the retina. When an object
penetrates the eye, the patient's vision may depend on timely assessment
and treatment.
Michael Easterbrook, MD; Richard H. Johnston, MD; Michael J. Howcroft,
MD
In My Experience: A Postgame Nightmare
Robert G. Hosey, MD
ECG Quiz: Dizziness in a Cardiac Rehabilitation
Patient
A 62-year-old woman entered a cardiac rehab program for help with weight
loss and for monitoring of episodic atrial fibrillation. She became dizzy
while on drug treatment for the arrhythmia. From her history and electrocardiogram,
see if you can make a diagnosis and recommend treatment.
John D. Cantwell, MD; Linda Shrake, RN; Paul M. Murray, MD
Departments
Editor's Notes
Guns and Goalposts
News Briefs
Orthoses Face Off in Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Coming in Sportsmedicine
Highlights
Exercise for Breast Cancer Patients; A New Test for Glenoid Labral Tears
Calendar
Pearls
CME Self Test
Nutrition Adviser
Carbohydrate Unloading: A Reality Check
Ellen Coleman, RD, MA, MPH
Index to Advertisers
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