Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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This self-directed learning module highlights important aspects of athletic spine and head injuries. It is part of the chapter on sports medicine in the Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. ⋯ Sports participation criteria for children with spine deformities are discussed. In addition, a description of the degrees of concussion, the general guidelines for return to play after a sports-related head injury, and postconcussion sequelae are reviewed.
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Deep pressure pain threshold (PPT) and pressure pain tolerance (PPtol) were measured by pressure algometry at the mastoid processes, external malleoli, and sternum in 24 healthy volunteers. The algometer consisted of a force displacement transducer with a 0.25 cm2 pressure tip linked to a recorder. The rate of force application was approximately 1kg/sec/0.25cm2. ⋯ On repeat examination, comparison between the mean values at each site showed no statistical differences in any instance. Pressure algometry, as used in this study in healthy subjects, proved a reliable technique for the estimation of deep PPT and PPtol values. It may possibly serve for screening the response to experimental pain in various groups of pain patients.