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Big Race After a Bike Crash

Injuries for athletic individuals are demoralizing, cut into the pscyhe and inhibit training leading to undesirable setbacks. Quadriceps contusions can be particularly frustrating and last longer than you want, making it difficult to get back to sports. Understanding the pathophysiology of the injury and when to be concerned is imperative. http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=2792
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Tibial Tendon Injury?

Leg pain in runners is frustrating. Working with a sports medicine specialist to obtain a good exam, history of the problem, and possible imaging will usually diagnose the problem, and guide you to a thorough and speedy recovery. http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=2722
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Diagnosing Heel Pain

Heel pain can be a number of things. Plantar fasciitis and calcaneal bursitis are two possible, yet distinct entities. This article is a discussion of the differences and how sports medicine providers figure it out, and manage the problems. http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=2695
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Ruptured Tympanic Membrane

Ear infections in swimming sports can be mild or serious. Ruptured tympanic membranes occur at times and management is important. http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=2664
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Physicians in the mountains: using rescue skills in real environments

Denali National Park Service Rescue Patrol: Technical Skills Provided- Backcountry Alaska range climbing and route maintenance with the Denali National Park Service climbing ranger patrol http://wildernessmedicinemagazine.com/1080/Denali-National-Park-Service-Rescue-Patrol
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Diploma in Mountain Medicine (DiMM): Medical eduction for healthcare professionals in mountain environments

DiMM Doctor: Climbing the Education Mountain- Physician Education in mountain rescue skills. Perfect for active climbers and those experienced in the mountains wishing to refine skills for personal safety and backcountry emergencies. http://wildernessmedicinemagazine.com/1001/DiMM-Doctor-Climbing-the-Education-Mountain
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A Patient’s Request for Steroids to Enhance Participation in Wilderness Sport and Adventure

Controversies exist for high altitude mountaineering. There can be a fine line between prevention and management of altitude illness and sports performance. Understanding the pathophysiology of altitude illness, medication pharmacology, and an individual's personal health profile & goals are integral components of understanding the issue. http://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/2014/07/ecas2-1407.html
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