Date of Defense
Summer 7-3-1998
First Advisor
Donna Ritenour, Intercollegiate Athletics
Second Advisor
Sue Kovats Bell, Bronson Hospital
Third Advisor
Sandra J. Hoffman, Intercollegiate Athletics
Abstract
Within the human body, physical balances must be maintained to assure its proper function. Homeostasis is defined as the maintenance of a dynamic steady state by regulatory mechanisms that compensate for changes in external circumstances (Lehninger, 426). Along with many other physiological systems of the human body, the circulatory system has a regulation for its maintenance. One such regulation includes the prevention of abnormal loss of blood, hemostasis. When a person incurs a wound, the blood must form a clot to prevent abnormal blood loss. With anything in life, complications may arise, the system that allows for blood to clot is no different. Failure of hemostasis can result in bleeding and may even last for days following injury. Hemophilia is a well known example of hemostasis failure (Rizza, 502). Discusses the types of sports that athletes with hemophilia can perform and how to manage injuries.
Recommended Citation
Fiala, Kelly, "Standards for Participation and Special Considerations for Injury Prevention and Management of the Athlete with Hemophilia" (1998). Honors Theses. 106.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/106
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Campus Only