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P J Smit

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PubMed1979

[The influence of sports injuries on sport participation and work].

The incidence and complications of sport injuries in athletics, basketball, gymnastics, hockey, netball, cricket, tennis and soccer were analysed from questionnaire responses of 239 sport participants in Pretoria. Lower limb injuries were most common (73%). Torn tendomuscular organs represented 29,3% of the total number of injuries; sprains, strains and dislocations 35,9%; and fractures 20,5%. Medical treatment was sought by 62,8% of the patients. A total of 60,7% of the subjects was advised to suspend further participation in sport, but 30,6% failed to do so and more than half of these again sustained injuries. Those who were booked off from work totalled 18,0%, but a further 4,5% stayed away from work voluntarily.

Absenteeism↗
PubMed1979

Immunological tests for LH and FSH in urine.

The addition of 100 g/l NaCl and 200 mg/l nitrofurantoin to 24-h urine samples destined for determination of LH and FSH with haemagglutination tests, proved to be an adequate preservative in comparison to chilling.

Adult↗
PubMed1978

Prescribing exercise--walking and jogging.

The family doctor is the ideal person to lead his patients back to a form of existence which is more dynamic and health-promoting than their customary way of life. Many basic fears of doctors are unfounded, for it is not difficult to acquire a knowledge of the ergological principles involved in natural movement and sport. Patients should be guided into 'forgetting' about their ailments, but at the same time remembering their limitations. The prescription of sensible forms of exercise, e.g. walking and jogging, is advocated. Some tried and sensible programmes are given.

Exercise Therapy↗