- 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 for BS and MS in the study of human, physical, psychological, and related issues concerning sports, recreation, health, and wellness.
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
- Patient Education: Prevent Injuries Resources
- Stop Sports Injuries. The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) initiated STOP Sports Injuries to prevent overuse and trauma injuries among young athletes. New
- Hurling Injuries 101 Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic and Irish origin and has been played for more than 3,000 years. Hurling is now played all over the world. In the United States there are currently more than 130 clubs with participation in approximately 50 cities across the country.
- Publications about orthopedic surgery and tips about procedures and care
- In the Game Patient Newsletter
- Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) is a specialized accrediting body that promotes and recognizes excellence in sport management education in colleges and universities at the baccalaureate and graduate levels. The purpose of the COSMA is to promote and recognize excellence in sport management education through specialized accreditation.
- North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) 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.
- Sport Management Programs world wide
- Sport Management Programs: United States a list of the universities offering sport management programs in the United States.
- Sports Medicine News from ScienceDaily, the latest research news provides press releases and articles about sports medicine
- Sports Medicine Information
- The Physician and Sportsmedicine Online a source for primary care sports medicine clinical and personal health articles and a resource for Sports Medicine Clinics and Fellowships.
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Avoiding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
(Editor's note: This is a guest post from Holly McCarthy.)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or repetitive motion syndrome, was once a malady for only a few. Before the advent of computers, carpal tunnel affected mostly factory workers and warehouse employees who did the same physical tasks over and over. Now that everyone is on their computers for so many hours each day, however, the number of cases of carpal tunnel doctors are seeing is skyrocketing. This is especially disconcerting for writers who rely on their ability to type to make a living.
But, carpal tunnel is not necessarily an inevitability if you follow a few simple guidelines for keeping your hands and wrists out of harm's way as you type.
- Position. Where your wrists fall on your keyboard is of the utmost importance. Your wrists should not fall below your hands as you type. Keep wrists even with your hands to avoid strain.
- Equipment. If you need wrist supports for your keyboard and mouse, get them. Choose a desk designed for computer users as it will be a bit lower than a traditional writing desk.
- Location. Use an office desk chair on which you are comfortable. Fight the urge to type "where you are comfortable" as these locations can put you at risk as you type. Do not type on your sofa or bed in particular.
- Guards. If you have been prescribed wrist guards or braces by your physician, use them. Many people take issue with the aesthetics of their guards but they are necessary for providing support and avoiding future injury.
- Common sense. In the end, you will know when you are out of position for healthy typing. We all know the proper form we should be using every time we sit at our keyboards and many of us ignore the suggested guidelines.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is not some small, annoying condition. It can become a major, painful problem that ultimately requires surgical intervention to repair. If this is required, you can imagine the impact it can have on one's livelihood. Carpal Tunnel can cause permanent devastation that can cause lifelong problems.
The best cure, as with many conditions, is prevention. While some people are just predisposed to the condition, most of us just need to be more cognizant about our surroundings and work stations to stay healthy and productive.
This post was contributed by Holly McCarthy, who writes on the subject of the sports management colleges. She invites your feedback at hollymccarthy12 at gmail dot com. Holly graduated from UH with a degree in Communications and then taught for two years before becoming interested in writing full time for a variety of online publications with venues in education and nursing. She writes from research, knowledge, and past experiences.