Aaron Rubin

Practical Exercise Advice During Pregnancy: Guidelines for Active and Inactive Women

Many women enjoy regular exercise as a part of a healthy lifestyle and may wish to continue exercising after they become pregnant. Some previously sedentary women may want to start an exercise program during pregnancy. Primary care and sports medicine physicians should understand the contraindications (eg, hypertension, diabetes, placenta previa, preeclampsia) and the concerns about exercise during pregnancy (eg, fetal nutrition, risk of preterm labor) and be able to offer reasonable guidelines to women who wish to start or continue exercise during pregnancy. Most non-weight-bearing exercises (eg, swimming, stationary bicycling) and walking are safe for pregnant women, beginning with 15 minutes of exercise three times a week and progressing as tolerated.

When anxiety attacks: Treating hyperventilation and panic

The athlete who panics or hyperventilates requires immediate stabilization and assessment to rule out more serious diagnoses. Repeated attacks may indicate panic disorder, which can be treated effectively with a combination of psychological and pharmacologic therapy. Drug options include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, benzodiazepines, tricyclic antidepressants, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

When to Return to Play After an Ankle Sprain

An ankle sprain may not seem like a big deal, but returning to play without proper rehabilitation will increase your chances of injuring your ankle again-maybe even more seriously. Taking the time to fully recover will actually put you back in the game faster. The checklist on the other side of this page will take the guesswork out of knowing when you are ready to return to play safely.

Exercises in the Treatment of Low-Back Pain

Exercise is an important part of treating and preventing back pain. Your doctor will show you which exercises are right for you and tell you how often, how long, and in what order you should do them. Often, relief for back pain is a goal that can only be achieved by a team approach of physician, therapist, and patient. Your full participation is essential.

Exercising for Two

Staying healthy is important at any stage of life, but especially while you are pregnant. You want to give your baby the best possible start by eating right, not smoking, getting enough rest, and exercising.

Beyond the (Playing) Surface: Analyzing Injuries Among High School Football Players

‘Best of the Literature’ presents summaries of sports medicine—related articles culled from more than 30 medical journals. Experts comment on what the new findings add to current medical thinking and on the Implications for practice.

Exercising for Two: Steps for a Healthy, Active Pregnancy

Staying healthy is important at any stage of life, but especially while you are pregnant. You want to give your baby the best possible start by eating right, not smoking, getting enough rest, and exercising.

What to Do for Nasal Injuries

Getting hit in the nose can be scary, especially if it starts bleeding a lot. Your nose is at risk in a collision with another player or piece of sporting equipment, and striking the bones in your face can be very painful. Thats why wearing protective gear, like a helmet and a mouth guard, is so important when playing sports.

Patient Adviser What to Do About AC Joint Injuries.

The muscles, joints, and bones of the shoulders form a base of support that allows your arms to swing, lift, or throw (figure 1). One of these bones, the collarbone, is also called the clavicle. Above your arm is an extension of the shoulder blade called the acromion. Where these two bones meet at the top of the shoulder is the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. The AC joint is not the shoulder joint. The shoulder joint is where the bone of the upper arm (humerus) meets a shallow socket that is also part of the shoulder blade.

Stress, Cytokine Changes, and Wound Healing

‘Best of the Literature’ presents summaries of sports medicine—related articles culled from more than 30 medical journals. Experts comment on what the new findings add to current medical thinking and on the implications for practice.