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expensive to buy complete supplies for each location, the individual can purchase the

supplies in bulk and assemble them himself, thereby saving money.(Darden 116)

A well-equipped first aid kit:

Adhesive strips(Band-Aids) 70 assorted

Adhesive tape 1 in. x 10 yds.

Cotton balls 250

Elastic bandage 3 in. x 126 yds.

Roller gauze bandage 2 in. x 5 yds.

Safety pins Assorted sizes

Scissors Small

Sterile gauze pads 15 med., 10 lge.

(Dardin 116)

In the world of sports today, the field of sports medicine has grown because world

class and amateur athletes compete on higher levels than ever before. By past standards,

the demands of such intense training regimens on their bodies are incredibly punishing.

(Edelson 22) The Red Cross stated, ?Most games, sports and play activities either create

or take place within a situation where forces destructive of tissue and bone are present.

Type and severity of injuries are equally varied, but wounds commonly result.

Unfortunately, the effort required to prevent accidents when people are at play often is

ignored in the quest for pleasure and personal satisfaction…?(Darden 117) Sports

physicians, trainers, coaches, nutritionists, and members of many other disciplines are

needed to help keep these athletes from exceeding their physical limits, prevent injuries,

require a balanced diet and to get them back into action soon after an injury.(Edelson 22)

As long as sports activities are a part of our daily routine, there will forever be a need for

sports medicine.

Works Cited

Berger, Melvin. Sports Medicine. New York: Fitzhenry and White Side Limited, 1982.

Darden, Ellington. The Athlete?s Guide To Sports Medicine. Chicago: Contemporary

Books, Inc, 1981.