ABSTRACT
Medical coverage of ultramarathons must take into account unique logistical, environmental, and psychological components in addition to the medical conditions that may arise. Each ultramarathon is unique and carries with it distinct specific challenges with regard to appropriate planning and organizing. The medical issues encountered with ultramarathons can overlap with those seen in other endurance events, but the extreme and protracted nature of ultramarathons also lends itself to various other medical challenges not frequently encountered in other aspects of sports medicine. This article gives an overview of logistical considerations that go into the medical planning, as well as information regarding diagnosis and acute management of some of the most common and most important conditions that one might encounter when covering an ultramarathon.
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Athletic Injuries/therapy , Emergency Medical Services/organization & administration , Health Planning/organization & administration , Heat Stress Disorders/therapy , Running/injuries , Sports Medicine/organization & administration , Athletic Injuries/diagnosis , Heat Stress Disorders/diagnosis , Humans , United StatesABSTRACT
Basketball is among the most popular team sports for boys and girls in the United States and is continuing to grow in popularity worldwide. Increased popularity translates to an increased number of events and, unfortunately, the injuries that occur as a result. In this article, we discuss ways to be prepared in the coverage of youth basketball events, with an emphasis on the evaluation and treatment of some of the most commonly encountered injuries within the sport of basketball. We also give special consideration to injuries that are specific to the skeletally immature athlete. By having a greater knowledge and understanding of these injuries, a provider of medical coverage for basketball events hopefully will gain a higher sense of confidence in handling associated problems as they arise.
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Athletic Injuries/diagnosis , Athletic Injuries/therapy , Basketball/injuries , Emergency Treatment/methods , Sports Medicine/methods , Sports Medicine/organization & administration , Adolescent , Child , Female , Humans , Male , United StatesABSTRACT
The coverage of wrestling events from the perspective of medical personnel is reviewed here. Considerations are made regarding the role of medical personnel, the supplies that are important for wrestling event coverage, and the injuries that are frequently encountered in wrestling. Attention is given to treatment of injuries and conditions that are largely specific to wrestling.
