The authors assert that schools need to provide better quality sports health care for high school athletes and discuss the role of the athletic trainer in reducing the incidence of injuries, practicing proper preventive measures, and maintaining a sound health care program. (WD)

Reviews past and present views of the working relationship between a school's nurse and athletic trainer and discusses the author's own study which revealed that, compared to trainers, school nurses possess insufficient knowledge to assume adequate injury management. Offers a sample job description for a head athletic trainer. (WD)

An interview with the director of San Francisco's Center for Sports Medicine covers the frequency of athletic injuries in different high school sports, follow-up procedures after injury, the provision of safe facilities, conditioning, and the benefits of having an athletic trainer on the school staff. (WD)

Sports medicine represents a specific body of knowledge which can be practiced as a subspecialty by numerous members of medical society. Professional and sandlot athletes are equally deserving of competent and expedient sports medical care. (JN)

While the trampoline reached its peak of popularity in the 1950s and 1960s, the frequency of accidental injuries prompted physical education departments to discontinue its use in student athletic activities. Safety guidelines are provided for reinstating the trampoline in recreational programs. (JN)

Argues that the board of education should make policy that guides athletics in the public schools. Also offers sources of information to use in buttressing arguments for reform in school sports programs. (IRT)

Examines the age distribution of injured workers relative to their exposure by industry and occupation; and looks at injury characteristics and costs associated with the age of the injured worker. Data indicate that occupational injuries occur at a lower rate to older workers than to younger ones. (CT)

Provides an overview of the epidemiology of falls among older adults, describes current prevention strategies, and highlights key areas that need to be addressed, including risk assessments, exercise, and environmental changes. (Contains 50 references.) (JOW)

Health educators are in an ideal position to teach individuals about dangers from the sun's ultraviolet light and how to prevent damage to eyes. Ultraviolet light is described, eye pathology which can be caused by it is outlined, and protective eyewear is discussed. (IAH)

This article examines legal and ethical issues in the rehabilitation of the head-injured client, particularly the use of guardianship. Several models of rehabilitation goal setting are discussed, with a particular emphasis upon an educational model for the relationship between provider and client. Changes in guardianship procedures are suggested.…

Examines the nature and consequences of pet-associated injuries to children. Topics discussed include animal bites, the kinds of injuries inflicted, fatalities due to animal bites, and also the treatment and prevention of animal-related injuries. (RJC)

Results of a study of aerobic dance injuries among 800 students and 161 instructors in Japan indicate that most injuries seem to be caused by overuse. Lower leg injuries were most common among instructors, while foot injuries were most common among students. (IAH)

Examined female's adjustment (N=25) to a partner's spinal cord injury (SCI) as a function of time since injury. Found that spouse adjustment to the effects of living with a partner who had a SCI was a highly stressful process with major medical and psychosocial consequences. (Author/ABL)

Reports of injury/illness incidents involving 123 adults with developmental disabilities were studied to determine the incidence of pain insensitivity/indifference. A significantly elevated pain threshold was noted for 25% of subjects and was related to severity of mental retardation. Medical and rehabilitation implications in terms of risking…