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This fact sheet is written to educate parents about the risks of injury to children who play sports and what to do to prevent a sport-related injury. The document discusses some of the most popular sp... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
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 >
DAN's medical staff is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to handle diving emergencies such as decompression sickness, arterial gas embolism, pulmonary barotrauma, or other serious diving-relate... Details >
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 >
This site provides a database to search for sport dentists throughout the United States.... Details >
This site provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about mouthguards and membership information.... Details >
Special Olympics is a grass-roots movement that empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities and provides year-round sports training and athlete competition through more than 200 Programs in 15... Details >
This list of health and fitness organizations is offered on www.fitness.gov, the health, physical activity, fitness and sports information website of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sp... Details >
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 >
Discussion on the role of socks in preventing injury to the athlete and in enhancing his/her performance.... Details >