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Airborne pollutants can have significant objective and subjective effects on athletes and can cause substantial decrements in their performance.
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Critics have said the US Olympic sports medicine program has no focus and few practical contributions. New ideas and new staff may get the program off and running.
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ACSM is experiencing rapid membership growth and an infusion of members representing special disciplines. Some say the growth is too fast and too broad.
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Sports medicine clinics have sprung up to meet the demands of recreational athletes. But there is no unified system of evaluating their services, staff, and facilities.
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It makes sense to reduce dietary fat and increase exercise, but scientists can't prove that it reverses atherosclerosis.
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A survey of high school coaches indicates that most are familiar with basic sports medicine information and that they are knowledgeable in its application.
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An American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation banning the use of trampolines in schools and the risk of liability lawsuits encouraged school administrators to lock up their trampolines.
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In Sweden, physical activity and group participation, not competitive sports, are emphasized. Nearly 135,000 Swedes belong to community sport clubs.
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NOCSAE standards certify that reconditioned football helmets can withstand impact during games, but critics question whether the helmets are safe.