OBJECTIVE Asthma is a chronic disease that affects athletes at all levels of sport. Several categories of drugs, including relatively new agents, are available to treat the asthmatic patient. By understanding the appropriate uses and effects of these drugs, the athletic trainer can assist the asthmatic athlete in improving therapeutic outcomes from the asthma therapy. The appropriate use of the...

Atrial myocarditis causing transient sinoatrial disease (incessant atrial tachycardia alternating with sinoatrial pauses of up to 6 s in duration) in an athlete is reported. Diagnosis was undertaken by endomyocardial biopsy; biventricular and right atrial specimens were obtained. After a 6-month rest period, the atrial arrhythmias disappeared, and the athlete was able to resume his professional...

Introduction. Archery is a static sport that requires good physical strength. This strength can affect the achievement of an archery athlete. Physical includes hand grip and body balance. One way to measure use handgrip dynamometer. Meanwhile, balance stock test. Then sample did test shooting 36 arrows with range 15 meters. Purpose. this study was determine relationship between ability shoot at...