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General Medical Considerations for the Wilderness Adventurer: Medical Conditions That May Worsen With or Present Challenges to Coping With Wilderness Exposure. Clin J Sport Med 2015 Sep;25(5):396-403

Date

09/05/2015

Pubmed ID

26340731

DOI

10.1097/JSM.0000000000000229

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84940969350 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)

Abstract

Participation in wilderness and adventure sports is on the rise, and as such, practitioners will see more athletes seeking clearance to participate in these events. The purpose of this article is to describe specific medical conditions that may worsen or present challenges to the athlete in a wilderness environment.

Author List

Cushing TA, Roberts WO, Hackett P, Dexter WW, Brent JS, Young CC, Fudge JR, Hawkins SC, DeLoughery TG, Thomas BJ, Tabin GC, Jacoby LE, Asplund CA

Author

Craig C. Young MD Professor in the Orthopaedic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Chronic Disease
Humans
Physical Examination
Risk Assessment
Safety
Sports
Wilderness
Wilderness Medicine