This cohort study assesses the prevalence of myocarditis in athletes with COVID-19 and compare screening strategies for safe return to play.

Abdominal injuries are rare in sports, but when they do occur it is important that the physician recognize the warning signs of potentially life-threatening injury to the liver, spleen, or hollow abdominal viscera. Though the sports medicine physician may not always provide definitive treatment of many of these conditions, he or she should be familiar with the preferred diagnostic modalities and latest treatment options. This information is not only essential to appropriately participate in treatment decisions, but is also important in order to make return-to-play determinations.

Weight lifters suffer from the same headache syndromes that affect all human beings. They are also susceptible to headache types brought on by their activity. Three headache syndromes, cervicogenic headache, benign exertional headache, and effort-induced migraine headache, appear to be more common in the weight-lifting athlete. This article discusses the diagnosis and treatment of these headache syndromes.

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Joint and soft tissue aspiration and injection techniques are safe and relatively easy to do. A good knowledge of the basic injection techniques and an understanding of the pertinent local anatomy are necessary to perform these procedures. The indications, contraindications, and specific techniques will be discussed. If the physician is uncomfortable with any procedure or any part of a procedure, referral for injection or aspiration is advised.