Why Body Temperature is Essential in Heat Stroke Assessment
Tevan is a freshman football player trying out for an offensive lineman position on the JV squad. He is excited to show the new coaches the skills he learned from his Pop Warner and middle…
Dangerous Myths About Exertional Heat Stroke
Media attention on death in sport and physical activity seems rampant. The top five causes of death in sport and physical activity include cardiac, brain injury, heat stroke, cervical injury, and exertional sickling. All five…
Objective Evaluation of Sports Concussion
The team is down by one touchdown as the fourth quarter clock quickly counts down. Tick. Tock. The first ever trip to the high school’s state finals is on the line. The star running back…
Heat Injuries and Hydration
In all activities, especially athletic events, the body attempts to maintain a core temperature of 98.6 F. This body temperature is normally controlled by the hypothalamus, which acts as the body’s thermostat. The Winslow Equation…
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