December 1997 Table of Contents
THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE - VOL 25 - NO. 12 - DECEMBER 97
Exercise Is Medicine
Exercise for Coronary Artery Disease: A Cornerstone of Comprehensive Treatment
Regular exercise equips the heart to do more work with less effort, and it promotes many other healthful adaptations as well. Here is guidance on how to give exercise its proper place in the treatment plan for patients who have coronary artery disease or multiple risk factors.
Michael H. Cox, PhD
Patient Adviser
Exercise for Mild Coronary Artery Disease
Michael H. Cox, PhD
Wrist Pain From Overuse: Detecting and Relieving Intersection Syndrome
It's sometimes called 'oarsmen's wrist,' but intersection syndrome—an inflammation in the dorsal wrist—can affect anyone who wields implements like rackets or ski poles. The author uses a skier's case to describe the typical history, diagnosis, and treatment.
Jane T. Servi, MD
Emergencies
Pinning Down Skin Infections: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention in Wrestlers
Wrestling spreads such skin infections as herpes simplex, tinea corporis, and impetigo. Besides recognizing and treating these conditions, physicians need to know when to disqualify wrestlers and how to contain outbreaks. Sidebars describe how two recent outbreaks in Washington state were arrested.
William L. Dienst, Jr, MD; Lowell Dightman, MD; Mark S. Dworkin, MD; Robert K. Thompson, MD; Warren B. Howe, MD
Persistent Pain After Ankle Sprain: Targeting the Causes
If pain from a lateral ankle sprain lasts longer than 6 weeks, it could be a matter of inadequate rehabilitation, resolvable with appropriate exercise, or it could be any of several tougher problems. The authors discuss how to home in on the pathology and treat it. As a bonus, they review initial management of ankle sprains.
Hugh L. Bassewitz, MD; Matthew Shapiro, MD
Case Report
An Occult Cervical Spine Fracture
A 16-year-old boy had neck pain after being dropped on his head while wrestling. Initial radiographs looked normal, but the pain persisted, and further imaging 2 months later revealed a vertebral body fracture.
Rocky Khosla, MD
Departments
Editor's Notes
Grappling With Skin Infections
Continuing Sportsmedicine Education
Pearls
News Briefs
Can Supplements Reduce Arthritis Symptoms?
College Athletes Using Steroids Less, Marijuana More
Highlights
Better Treatment for Clavicle Fractures; Managing Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Forum
Concussion Discussion
Calendar
Classified Advertising
Nutrition Adviser
Defense Plants: Foods That Fight Disease
Susan M. Kleiner, PhD, RD
Exercise Adviser
Avoiding and Treating Blisters
Michael L. Ramsey, MD
CME Self Test
This test has expired, but additional CME credit available at http://www.physsportsmed.com/cme.htm
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