The martial arts.
Given the increasing popularity of the martial arts, it is likely that physicians in all specialties encounter patients who participate. From pediatric patients, to geriatric patients, to those living with various disabilities, the martial arts may offer physical, psychologic, and therapeutic benefits. An appreciation of the physical demands of the martial arts is crucial to understanding the pathogenesis of injury as well as to planning treatment and prevention strategies and to determining safe return to participation after injury.
Terry
Charles M
CM
Saint Lawrence Rehabilitation Center, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, USA. cterry@slrc.org
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D016139:Martial Arts / Q000293:injuries* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data