October 1, 1999 Table of Contents
THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE - VOL 27 - NO. 10 - OCTOBER 1, 1999
Exercise, an Active Lifestyle, and Obesity
Making the Exercise Prescription Work
Exercise is important for weight loss, but overweight patients may be held back by lack of time, embarrassment, or an inability to exercise vigorously. One way to help is to encourage them to seize activity opportunities amid the daily routine.
Ross E. Andersen, PhD
Patient Adviser
Simple Steps for Increasing Activity and Losing Weight
Ross E. Andersen, PhD
Acute Knee Injuries
On-the-Field and Sideline Evaluation
An athlete who has a knee injury needs to be examined promptly, before guarding can set in and interfere. Explained here are the essentials of the history and physical exam, including tests for anterior and posterior translation, valgus and varus laxity, and rotational abnormalities.
Robert F. LaPrade, MD; Fred Wentorf, MS
Neck Pain and Dyspnea in a Swimmer
Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum Presentation and Return-to-Play Considerations
After a strenuous practice, a college swimmer reported neck pain that turned out to be pneumomediastinum. His case demonstrates how to recognize this condition and the importance of stopping sports activity until symptoms have resolved.
Richard T. Ferro, MD; Douglas B. McKeag, MD, MS
Refractive Surgery for Active Patients
Weighing the Pros and Cons
Since corrective lenses and sports don't always mix well, athletes may ask about refractive surgery. Current surgical techniques allow some patients to dispense with glasses, but patients must be aware of the risks and of the chance they will need corrective lenses in some situations.
Bruce H. Schwartz, MD; Bruce M. Zagelbaum, MD
Imaging Quiz
A Medial Soft-Tissue Mass of the Knee
A 46-year-old man presented with medial swelling of his left knee that had developed after a fall. Judging from his history and an MRI, how would you diagnose his condition?
John Lin, MD; Christine Chang, MD
Departments
Editor's Notes
Sports Medicine: A Focus on Health
News Briefs
Training Programs May Lower Women's ACL Risk
Athletic Field Surfaces: New Products, Old Questions
Multiple Concussions Linked to Neurologic Deficits
Highlights
Mobilize Elbow After Dislocation
Anabolic Steroids and Muscle Healing
Conservative Treatment for Patellofemoral Pain
Pearls
Letters to the Editor
Correction: 'Allergen-Mediated Disease'
The Experience of a Medically Based Fitness Center
CME Self Test
This test has expired, but additional CME credit available at http://www.physsportsmed.com/cme.htm
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Clinical Techniques
Prescribing Functional Braces for Knee Instability
Scott A. Paluska, MD; Douglas B. McKeag, MD, MS
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