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Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain 
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 College of Sports Medicine Fit Society® Page
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 >
AOSSM Directory: Find a Doctor
Search this AOSSM Directory by city, state, or last name to find a sports medicine specialist.... Details >
Current Comments Available from American College of Sports Medicine
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 >
Directory of Sports Organizations for Athletes with Disabilities
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 >
Female Athlete Triad
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 >
Find a Certified Professional: American College of Sports Medicine
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 >
Public Resources from American College of Sports Medicine
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 >
Selecting A Running Shoe
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 >
Socks: Hosiery - Essential Equipment for the Athlete
Discussion on the role of socks in preventing injury to the athlete and in enhancing his/her performance.... Details >