A psychometric evaluation of the rehabilitation adherence questionnaire
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The Rehabilitation Adherence Questionnaire (RAQ) a self-reported inventory administered to athletes to assess sports injury rehabilitation programs, appears to need a complete overhaul or should be abandoned. Many of the items appearing in the RAQ are ambiguous or confounded with outcome. Caution is urged in utilizing the RAQ to examine psychological factors to rehabilitation.
Publication Name: Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0895-2779
Year: 1999
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Crrraaammps!
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Muscle cramps occur when a muscle contraction locks in a spasm. Dehydration is a risk factor for cramps because it thickens the blood and leads to electrolyte imbalance. Muscle fatigue is another contributing factor. Treatments include stretching and rubbing the cramped muscle and drinking water or sports drinks.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1999
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Carried away: the craze for bottled water
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The rise in popularity of bottled water has prompted beverage companies to make the marketing of it a top priority and has sent farmers tapping their backyard springs to cash-in on the craze. With an increasingly active society, the bottled water is fast-becoming a must-have accessory.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1998
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