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Adrian E. Park, M.D., chief of general surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) and professor of surgery and vice chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, found that 87 percent of laparoscopic surgeons have experienced physical symptoms or discomfort as a result of managing the [...]
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life. Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA) committed to advancing the profession of clinical exercise physiology. American Military University (AMU) Sports Management degrees courses [...]
The Washington Post reported that a local hospital in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (Holy Cross in Silver Spring, Maryland) has initiated a new service for older patients to make their visit to the emergency room (ER) a better experience. Holy Cross chief executive Kevin Sexton said the idea for an emergency room for older [...]
When you are interested in or work with accessibility on a regular basis, you tend me be aware of whether such-and-such is truly accessible to all. This applies to everything whether it is writing, web pages, or the surrounding community. However, I was stopped in my tracks today by an interesting blog entry from Glenda [...]
Preparing for School and Community Sports Events by James M. Daniels, MD, MPH; Joel Kary, MD, ATC; Joseph A. Lane, MD The Physician and Sportsmedicine – Vol. 33 – No. 12 – December 2005 This is an informative and helpful article for all physicians who are asked to provide sideline medical coverage at school athletic [...]
From the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), February 2008. "Antirheumatic, Antimalarial Treatment Reduces Diabetes Risk in People With Rheumatoid Arthritis": Researchers partly funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) recently found that hydroxychloroquine, a medication used to treat rheumatic diseases and malaria, reduced the [...]
About.com Physical Therapy American Physical Therapy Association Bethesda Physiocare, Jan Dommerholt, PT, MPS, FAAPM specializes in helping musicians and persons with myofascial trigger point pain, orthopedic injuries, and craniomandibular (TMJ) pain in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Canadian Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (CARP) Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) for the U.S. and Canada Courage [...]
ActiveForever.com provides a wide variety of resources for Assistive Devices that can help people maintain their independence and active lifestyle. Products include electrotherapy TENS and EMS units and supplies, and other items for sports medicine and physical therapy rehabilitation. "A Review of Myofascial Pain and Fibromyalgia—Factors That Promote Their Persistence", by Robert D. Gerwin, MD [...]
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Orthopaedic General Information American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Information for Patients American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life. Clinical Exercise [...]
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