The purpose of this book is to be a source of complete, reliable, and practical sports medicine information. Experts from the American Running and Fitness Association describe in clear language how overuse injuries occur, how to recognize and self-treat them, when to seek professional help, and how to prevent future injuries. The book also…

This study compared cardio-respiratory and perceived exertion responses for four cranking rates (50, 60, 70 and 80 rpm) during a continuous maximal arm ergometry protocol in order to determine the most efficient cranking rate for maximal testing. Fifteen male volunteers from 18-30 years of age performed a continuous arm ergometry stress test in…

A study sought to determine the incidence of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and identify factors related to PMS among college women. Responses were received from a questionnaire sent to 293 subjects. Questions briefly touched upon life-style (taking the pill, having received a gynecological exam, amount of daily exercise and provided a checklist of…

The use of the 1980 Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition (DSM-III) alcohol abuse and depedence diagnostic system rests on the assumption that dependence is physiological and more severe than abuse. To examine the relationship of DSM-III alcohol abuse/dependence diagnoses to patients' patterns of alcohol use and the…

Carbohydrate-loading prior to distance events is a common practice among endurance athletes. The purposes of this paper are to review previous research and to clarify misconceptions which may exist concerning carbohydrate-loading. The most effective method of carbohydrate-loading involves a training run of sufficient intensity and duration to…

A study of British physiology departments reveals critical staffing problems. Discussed are the recruitment problem, reasons for the current problem, and possible solutions. A brief comparison to the United States is given. (RH)

Occlusion effects were determined and compared on three groups of subjects (20 normal hearers, 20 with conductive hearing loss, and 20 with sensorineural hearing loss). (Author)

This article discusses the beneficial aspects of isokinetics--resistive exercise that varies according to the individual's skeletal leverage. (JS)

This article discusses the case for and against running. (JS)

This study was an attempt to determine how selected cardiovascular and respiratory parameters adapted to the phenomenon of second wind. Subjects were tested on a treadmill run. (JS)

Low-risk, easily administered behavioral intervention can alter complicated physiologic activity. A case study in the treatment of epileptic seizures and a discussion of behavioral therapy is offered by a Boston University professor of psychology. (Editor/RK)

This textbook can be used by primary-grade pupils in common schools. This work has been written as a series of questions and answers. Review questions are frequently given, with additional inquiries, in order that the truth may be more forcibly impressed upon the mind. This book covers basic anatomy; hygiene and healthful habits; alcohol, narcotic…