Management of concussion in collision sports.

Preview Concussions are common in collision sports, and potentially catastrophic. Team physicians need to be adept at recognizing them and grading their severity. When can an athlete who has experienced a concussion safely return to competition? What clinical findings point to skull fracture? What symptoms call for neuroimaging? Dr Fick addresses these and other questions in this valuable overview aimed at physicians with limited experience in sidelines management of head injuries.

Resolving Inflammation in Active Patients.

In brief Inflammation is part of the body's Physiologic repair mechanism, but it doesn't always lead to healing. Optimal inflammation control typically involves a combination of suitable physical modalities and drug therapy. Although modalities such as ultrasound may have a role in managing inflammation, the standbys of ice, heat, and nonsteroidal drugs often work effectively.

Relieving Painful 'Shin Splints'.

In brief Shin splints, or more precisely, medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), are painful and troublesome. Despite treatment or activity modification, they often recur. Distinguishing MTSS, the most common running overuse injury, from other overuse injuries can help focus treatment, which starts conservatively.