DOI: 10.1055/s-00000028

International Journal of Sports Medicine

Issue 02 · Volume 19 · February 1998 DOI: 10.1055/s-002-5608

Editorial

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Kuipers, H.; Sherman, M.: The Impact Factor, How Important is it?

Physiology and Biochemistry

82
van Hall, G.; Saris, W. H. M.; Wagenmakers, A. J. M.: Effect of Carbohydrate Supplementation on Plasma Glutamine During Prolonged Exercise and Recovery
87
Montain, S. J.; Sawka, M. N.; Latzka, W. A.; Valeri, C. R.: Thermal and Cardiovascular Strain from Hypohydration: Influence of Exercise Intensity
92
Tomten, S. E.; Falch, A.; Birkeland, K. I.; Hemmersbach, P.; Høstmark, A. T.: Bone Mineral Density and Menstrual Irregularities. A Comparative Study on Cortical and Trabecular Bone Structures in Runners with Alleged Normal Eating Behavior
98
Hopman, M. T. E.; Dueck, C.; Monroe, M.; Philips, W. T.; Skinner, J. S.: Limits to Maximal Performance in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
104
Zanker, C. L.; Swaine, I. L.: The Relationship Between Serum Oestradiol Concentration and Energy Balance in Young Women Distance Runners
109
Vermoen, C. J.; Verbraak, A. F. M.; Bogaard, J. M.: Effect of a Nasal Dilatator on Nasal Patency During Normal and Forced Nasal Breathing

Training and Testing

114
Urhausen, A.; Gabriel, H. H. W.; Weiler, B.; Kindermann, W.: Ergometric and Psychological Findings During Overtraining: A Long-Term Follow-Up Study in Endurance Athletes
121
Womack, C. J.; Davis, S. E.; Weltman, J. Y.; Blumer, J.; Barrett, E. J.; Gaesser, G. A.; Weltman, A.: The Effect of Training and Epinephrine Infusion on Ratings of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
125
Bishop, D.; Jenkins, D. G.; Howard, A.: The Critical Power Function is Dependent on the Duration of the Predictive Exercise Tests Chosen

Immunology

130
Brenner, I.; Shek, P. N.; Zamecnik, J.; Shephard, R. J.: Stress Hormones and the Immunological Responses to Heat and Exercise

Orthopedics and Clinical Science

144
Väätäinen, U.; Kiviranta, I.; Jaroma, H.; Arokosi, J.; Tammi, M.; Kovanen, V.: Collagen Crosslinks in Chondromalacia of the Patella
149
Obert, P.; Stecken, F.; Courteix, D.; Lecoq, A.-M.; Guenon, P.: Effect of Long-Term Intensive Endurance Training on Left Ventricular Structure and Diastolic Function in Prepubertal Children