The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that from January 1, 1974 through December 31, 1974, approximately 118,000 persons received hospital emergency room treatment nationwide for injuries related to playground equipment. Of this estimate, approximately 45,000 injuries occurred on public playground equipment and approximately 41,000…

Attempts an exploratory study of the question, "What happens to drivers of vehicles involved in accidents in which there is a fatality, whether or not the driver was at fault?" The purpose of the investigation was to determine what crisis intervention is needed for such drivers. (Author)

It is not only probable but appropriate that liability in risk recreation should ensue when there is (1) failure to explain hazards, (2) failure to restrict participation to participants who have the maturity, physical conditioning, and skill level necessary, and (3) failure to provide professional leadership and instruction. (Author)

A survey of the law with respect to high risk or adventure programs and activities indicates that the probability of an agency being found liable due to negligence is generally less with more venturous activities than with more traditional programming. (Author)

A review of selected court cases and of teachers' duties in preventing injury to students in physical activities provides a basis for guidelines minimizing the potential for litigation. (MJB)

This article contains recommendations for alleviating the major problem of student athlete injuries, including provision of qualified athletic trainers and adequate medical services. (DS)

A review of research on the effect of hypermobility on knee injury indicates that greater than normal joint flexibility may be necessary for some athletic endeavors and that it may be possible to change one's underlying flexibility through training. However, for most athletes, inherited flexibility probably plays only a small role, if any, in…

A review of the status of the use of protective equipment indicates that seven commercially available eye guards meet Canadian and United States standards recently established to protect squash and racketball players from eye injuries. (Author/CB)

An annual list of associations, public agencies and sports related groups which track sports injuries is provided. Addresses, contact people, and a summary of each group's activities are given. (JL)

The results of a five-year project that documented the problem of eye injuries in sports are reported; this project included a descriptive study. The article also reports the types and mechanisms of eye injuries which occurred and possible preventive measures. (JL)

The article discusses special considerations in applying standard token economy techniques to behavior change with the head injured with examples of token economies at three rehabilitation facilities. (DB)

Investigated relationship of Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) scores to employment status and time since injury among persons with acute low back pain. Work status was unrelated to BDI scores. Participants 5 to 6 months post-injury scored higher than participants l month post-injury; participants working 5 to 6 months post-injury scored higher than…

In 1980 recommendations were made to prevent child injuries. They addressed the following topics: (1) motor vehicle safety; (2) home and neighborhood safety; and (3) the development of a national data base from which policy can be formulated. There is evidence that progress has been made since the morbidity and mortality rates for accidents have…

Sports-related dental injuries are common but first aid is usually performed by non-dental personnel. This article describes basic procedures to be followed in order to diagnose the type and severity of the injury and to determine whether emergency treatment is required. Prevention of dental injuries is addressed. (Author/MT)