Early fall football, cross country, soccer and field hockey practices are conducted in very hot and humid weather in many parts of the United States. Due to the equipment and uniform needed in football, most of the heat problems have been associated with football. During the 1995 through the 2000 football season there have been 17 heat stroke deaths in football. This is not acceptable. There are no excuses for heatstroke deaths if the proper precautions are taken. During hot weather conditions, the athlete is subject to the following:
It is believed that the above mentioned heat stress problems can be controlled provided certain precautions are taken. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Sports Medicine, heat related illnesses are all preventable. (Sports Medicine: Health Care for Young Athletes, American Academy of Pediatrics, 1991). The following practices and precautions are recommended:
Which of the following should be followed by athletes diagnosed with athlete's foot?For control of athlete's foot infection, persons with active tinea pedis infection should: Keep feet clean, dry, and cool. Avoid using swimming pools, public showers, or foot baths. Wear sandals when possible or air shoes out by alternating them every 2-3 days.
Which of the following components of a rehabilitation program is most commonly neglected?The single most neglected part of every rehabilitation program is: Cardiopulmonary.
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