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    Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    A teenager who is active in sports and starts to feel a dull, aching pain behind the kneecap (patella) on either or both legs may need to adjust his or her training routine. Chronic pain in the front ... Details >
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    American College of Sports Medicine Fit Society® Page  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The page links to issues of the American College of Sports Medicine Fit Society Page® newsletter, a quarterly electronic newsletter written for the general public on a variety of popular health and fi... Details >
    American College of Sports Medicine
    AOSSM Directory: Find a Doctor  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Search this AOSSM Directory by city, state, or last name to find a sports medicine specialist.... Details >
    American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
    Current Comments Available from American College of Sports Medicine  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This page links to a series of Current Comments, which are proactive statements concerning sports medicine and exercise science-related topics of interest to the public at large. These statements deve... Details >
    American College of Sports Medicine
    Directory of Sports Organizations for Athletes with Disabilities  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This directory contains resources for athletes with disabilities who wish to engage in sports competitions and activities, and for physiatrists and the general public who would like to volunteer with ... Details >
    American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    Female Athlete Triad  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Some girls who play sports or exercise are at risk for a problem called female athlete triad. Female athlete triad - also known as female athletic triad - is a combination of three conditions: disorde... Details >
    Nemours Foundation
    Find a Certified Professional: American College of Sports Medicine  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This directory lists individuals who maintain and active American College of Sports Medicine certification or registry status, including personal trainers, health fitness instructors, exercise special... Details >
    American College of Sports Medicine
    Public Resources from American College of Sports Medicine  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    ACSM is devoted to public awareness and education about the benefits of physical activity for people of all ages, from all occupations. The physicians, researchers and educators of the College have cr... Details >
    American College of Sports Medicine
    Selecting A Running Shoe  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Running shoes should be selected carefully. Factors to weigh when looking for a new shoe include past experience with shoes, current problems, biomechanical needs, environmental factors, rand unning a... Details >
    American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
    Socks: Hosiery - Essential Equipment for the Athlete  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Discussion on the role of socks in preventing injury to the athlete and in enhancing his/her performance.... Details >
    American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
    Organizations
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    President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
    Academy for Sports DentistryExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    American Academy of Podiatric Sports MedicineExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    American College of Sports MedicineExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    American Running AssociationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    National Collegiate Athletic AssociationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    National Strength and Conditioning AssociationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc.External Links Disclaimer Logo

    Database Updated: Wednesday, September 17, 2008
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