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general healthcare. This doctor has special training in general internal medicine, family practice, or ... have a background in internal medicine or pediatrics. They are trained to find many types of

Stress Facture Injuries in Child Athletes ... known as a stress fracture. Stress Fractures in Young Athletes Competitive sports can give ... to be most frequent in young athletes who participate in sports that involve running and jumping ... stress fracture;sports injuries;31

Preventing MRSA Infection in Athletes ... —always before and after playing sports, working out, or using athletic equipment. Use liquid soap ... spread of MRSA in athletes. Along with swift care and treatment, athletes should take care to keep all ... skin infection;MRSA;methicillin;antibiotics;sports activities;27

over 50 doesn't mean you can't be fit. Learn more about senior fitness by taking this quiz. Take ... the Senior Fitness Quiz You don't have to be reminded about the aging process. It's inevitable ... senior fitness; exercise; exercise and aging; aerobic exercise; strength training;

injury. Find out more about concussions by taking this quiz. 1. All symptoms of a ... school athlete return to play after a concussion? You didn't answer this question. You ... concussion; head injury; traumatic brain injury; sports injury; nausea; vomiting; dizziness; emergency medicine; helmet;

walking, golfing, yard work, bicycling, and swimming. Add to that some muscle-strengthening exercises ... D. All of the above 2. Blame the ... fitness; exercise; senior fitness; aerobic exercise; strength training; weightlifting; weight management; body fat; body mass index;

Choosing a Fitness Facility ... to help you in all aspects of fitness. This includes strength, cardiovascular, and flexibility, as ... Joining a fitness facility is costly--from a few hundred dollars to more than $1,000 per year ... exercise;fitness;health club;fitness club;fitness facility;1,1875;gym

training your body for these sports a few months before your first lesson. Think about working out with a ... Snow sports can give you an excellent workout. They are cardio, so they work your heart and ... snow sports;skiing;snowboarding;exercise;fitness;4519

Detailed information on orthopedic disorders in children, including fractures, sports injuries ... , overuse injuries, sprains, strains, and heat-related illness Orthopedic Conditions Orthopedics is ... orthopaedic condition, fracture, sports injury, overuse injury, sprain, strain, heat related illness

, spine, hip, or knee. Or they may pick an area of orthopedic care, such as sports medicine or trauma ... provider A primary healthcare provider has had training in general internal medicine, family

all recreational and athletic activities—especially activities where there is contact or potential ... , a mouthguard, usually a flexible piece of plastic that fits into the mouth, should be worn during ... mouthguards;sports injury;mouthguards type

*Knees Sports Injuries ... not just athletes who are at risk. Knees Are Casualties of Women's Sports Active women are at ... and fitness. Know your level of fitness and the demands of your sport or activity. Control

weight- or resistance-training programs to improve their health and fitness. The following quiz can help ... , and weight training for all major muscle groups. A. True ... fitness; weight training; strength training; lifting weights; weightlifting; muscles; muscle strength;

Sports Injuries: Prevention ... exercises or sports. Causes of sport injuries may include: Incorrect or poor training practices ... following are some basic steps to prevent a sports injury: Create a fitness plan that includes ... P00935;sports injury;sports injury prevention;safety sports

*SCI Physical Fitness ... healthy. Learn here all the ways activity and exercise can help you. Physical Fitness and Spinal ... for you will depend on your site of injury. Your exercise program may include strength training ... 41165;physical fitness and spinal cord injury (SCI);physical fitness, SCI;physical fitness, spinal cord injury;fitness, spinal cord injury

activities can also lead to it. Athletes who wear tight-fitting shoes while practicing or exercising are ... may also notice tenderness when the heel is touched. Tight-fitting shoes may become hard to wear. You ... 90633;Retrocalcaneal Bursitis;heel pain;sports injury

Evaluation Procedures Treatment Plans Sports Injuries Orthopedics is the branch of medicine ... Topic Index Overview of Orthopedics / The Orthopedic Team Common Orthopedic Disorders

of plastic or rubber that fits into the mouth. It should be worn during all recreational and athletic ... particular, mouthguards should be worn during these sports: Football Basketball Soccer ... mouthguard;sport safety;dental emergency;mouth guard;p00882

Kids and Sports: Staying Safe ... . Many children ages 14 and younger are treated for sports-related injuries each year. Half of all ... water. The sports physical To make sure your child is physically fit to play a certain sport ... sport safety;helmet;sports gear;hydration;P00861;kids

*Eating Disorders Young Athletes ... Playing competitive sports can boost self-esteem and teach teamwork and leadership lessons ... trigger an eating disorder. Eating Disorders and Young Athletes As many parents know, playing ... 28;sports activities;eating disorders;bulimia nervosa;anorexia nervosa;binge-eating disorder