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Athletes , Brain Concussion/therapy , Intellectual Disability , Sports for Persons with Disabilities , Female , Humans , MaleABSTRACT
Participation in wilderness and adventure sports is on the rise, and as such, practitioners will see more athletes seeking clearance to participate in these events. The purpose of this article is to describe specific medical conditions that may worsen or present challenges to the athlete in a wilderness environment.
Subject(s)
Physical Examination/methods , Risk Assessment , Sports Medicine/methods , Sports , Wilderness , Athletes , Chronic Disease , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Humans , Mental Disorders , Physician-Patient Relations , Risk FactorsABSTRACT
Risk of injury in cold environments is related to a combination of athlete preparedness, preexisting medical conditions, and the body's physiologic response to environmental factors, including ambient temperature, windchill, and wetness. The goal of this section is to decrease the risk of hypothermia, frostbite, and nonfreezing cold injuries as well as to prevent worsening of preexisting conditions in cold environments using a preparticipation screening history, examination, and counseling. Cold weather exercise can be done safely with education, proper preparation, and appropriate response to changing weather conditions.
Subject(s)
Cold Temperature/adverse effects , Frostbite/prevention & control , Hypothermia/prevention & control , Medical History Taking/methods , Physical Examination/methods , Sports , Exercise , Frostbite/complications , Humans , Hypothermia/complications , Risk Factors , Sports/physiologyABSTRACT
Participation in wilderness and adventure sports is on the rise, and as such, practitioners will see more athletes seeking clearance to participate in these events. The purpose of this article is to describe specific medical conditions that may worsen or present challenges to the athlete in a wilderness environment.
Subject(s)
Chronic Disease , Physical Examination , Safety , Sports , Wilderness Medicine , Wilderness , Humans , Risk Assessment/methodsABSTRACT
Risk of injury in cold environments is related to a combination of athlete preparedness, preexisting medical conditions, and the body's physiologic response to environmental factors, including ambient temperature, windchill, and wetness. The goal of this section is to decrease the risk of hypothermia, frostbite, and nonfreezing cold injuries as well as to prevent worsening of preexisting conditions in cold environments using a preparticipation screening history, examination, and counseling. Cold weather exercise can be done safely with education, proper preparation, and appropriate response to changing weather conditions.
