THE DIPLOMA IN SPORT AND EXERCISE MEDICINE
OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

Short Answer Paper

Friday 7 September 2001

Time:	1 hour

ALL questions to be answered

1.	A 30-year-old woman wishes to continue exercising throughout her pregnancy.   How will you advise her to do this safely?

2.	Define concussion.   Discuss its assessment and grading and indicate those factors which should influence a return to sport after head injury.

3.	A 32-year-old lady has started jogging and is aiming for her first half marathon.   Unfortunately she has developed calf cramps and is very concerned because she is planning to run her first half marathon in August in two months time.   How would you describe to her the possible pre-disposing factors, preventative measures and possible treatments?

4.	A 60-year-old gentleman (and keen crown-green bowler) is 4 weeks following a partial menisectomy of a degenerative medial meniscus via arthroscopy.   He is concerned his recovery is taking longer than that of his 18-year-old grandson.   His grandson had a similar procedure and was back playing football within 4 weeks.   What explanation and advice can you offer him?