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Overview of Sports Injuries ... , ice, compression, and elevation (R.I.C.E.). Moderate sprains may benefit from physical therapy. If ... , hand, wrist, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Often the tendonitis is named for the sport or

The healthcare provider who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation is called a ... physiatrist. Physiatrist What is physiatry? Physical medicine and rehabilitation is also ... rehabilitation;rehab;physiatrist;p01170;physical therapy;physiatry

goals, sports can improve young kids' physical and emotional health, self-esteem, and even their ... practice for sports. Do cross-training (alternating types of physical activities). Stick to sports ... stress fracture;sports injuries;31

Sports-Related Injury, Patellar Tendonitis ... surfaces. It's usually a sports-related injury, linked to leg muscle contraction and the force of ... hard surfaces. It’s usually a sports-related injury. It is linked to leg muscle contraction and the ... jumper's knee;P00922;overuse;knee joint;sports injury;Patellar Tendonitis

Detailed information on adolescent medicine, including growth and development, cognitive ... Medicine Adolescent Medicine Home Adolescent Growth and Development Normal Growth Female ... Adolescent Medicine, Adolescent Growth and Development, Adolescent Cognitive Development

Sports Psychology and Fitness ... Fitness has a mental component, in addition to physical challenges. Even if you're in great ... performance. Using Sports Psychology to Improve Your Fitness Fitness has a mental side to it, in ... ;increase fitness techniques;exercise motivation;exercise program;sports psychology;improve fitness;1,1798

Keeping Your Kids Safe with Contact Sports ... heart rhythms and bleeding disorders, may not be suited for contact sports. A preseason physical is ... Kids are more susceptible to sports injuries than adults because they are still growing and ... 29;sports injuries;contact sports;injury prevention

. Physicals should be done yearly and before starting sports. The healthcare provider will examine ... Detailed information on what teen boys can expect during a physical exam. Physical Exam: Teen ... male physical examination;male physical exam;physical;sports;growth and development;child

care, such as sports medicine or trauma medicine. Some orthopaedic surgeons may specialize in ... Home care agencies Private practices Government agencies Physiatrist Physical medicine and

Playing competitive sports can boost self-esteem and teach teamwork and leadership lessons ... organized sports has many benefits for kids. Children who play sports get regular exercise. They also ... 28;sports activities;eating disorders;bulimia nervosa;anorexia nervosa;binge-eating disorder

your body good. The Physical Power of Social Support Certain behaviors may help safeguard you ... associate with is part of your social network. That may include family members, close friends, coworkers

families. Allergies. Some allergies are more common in people with asthma. Allergies also tend ... to run in families. Respiratory infections. Infants and young children who have some

increase activities over time and resume the sport ... remember that a concussion may leave you too confused to make the right decision. Family and friends ... concussion; head injury; traumatic brain injury; sports injury; nausea; vomiting; dizziness; emergency medicine; helmet;

family with a history of certain health problems. These include weight problems, physical illness, and ... a physical exam. Your provider may advise psychological testing. Talking with family members and

healthcare provider when your child is ill. Or when your child needs an exam to take part in a sport ... routine visits to your child's healthcare provider for the following: Physical exam Mental health

treatment into account. Many cancer centers have physical therapists or physical medicine and ... , you may need to follow a modified exercise routine. This will take your physical condition and type of ... breast cancer;exercise;benefits of exercise;gradually exercise;sports;occupational activities;home activities;csbrefa1

Learn about the different specialists who make up the rehabilitation treatment team. Physical ... Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Treatment Team What specialists make up the PM&R ... physical medicine and rehabilitation;disability;rehabilitation treatment;rehabilitation treatment team;p01185;physiatrist;physiatry

disabled due to a disease, disorder, or injury. Overview of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM ... &R) What is PM&R? Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) is also called

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee can be injured during sporting activities ... far forward or your knee bends backward. An ACL injury happens most often during sports activities

over. Which children are at risk for sprains and strains? Active teens or those who play sports ... provider makes the diagnosis with a physical exam. During the exam, they ask about your child’s health