Exercise for Children
William L. Risser MD1
1 Director, Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Medical School, Houston
It is important for the pediatrician to have knowledge about the impact of acute and chronic disease on sports participation; knowledge of up-to-date therapeutic and preventive strategies can help the clinician achieve the goal of safe, successful activity for almost all children. Other articles this year in Pediatrics in Review will discuss the preparticipation examination and physical fitness. These and the "Suggested Readings" are sources for further information about pediatric sports medicine.