| Edition |
Fourth edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 619 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Sports medicine/injuries in society -- Risk factors for sports injuries -- Prevention of injury and preparation for sport -- Equipment in sport: principles -- Braces and taping used in sport -- Injury prevention in some major sports -- Injury management options and possibilities -- Treatment principles and options : an overview -- Rehabilitation principles -- Shoulder injuries in sports -- Injuries to the upper arm -- Elbow injuries in sport -- Forearm, wrist and hand injuries in sport -- Head and face injuries in sport -- Throat, chest and abdominal injuries in sport -- Back/spine injuries in sport -- Groin, pelvis and hip joint injuries in sport -- Thigh injuries in sport -- Knee injuries in sport -- Lower leg injuries in sport -- Ankle injuries in sport -- Foot injuries in sport -- Growing athletes : special considerations -- Outdoor activity risks and sports during extreme conditions -- Disabled athletes' injuries. |
| Summary |
This popular handbook comprehensively covers the prevention and treatment of sports injuries, and is thus essential reading for all athletes, trainers, physio-therapists and doctors. It covers all international sports and features extensive use of action photographs. For each type of injury examined, it details the symptoms, mechanism of injury, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation protocols, and key points--clearly stating what both non-medical and medical professionals should do in each case of injury. This easy-to-follow textbook features a glossary of key terms and protocols with rehabilitation exercises to provide readers with a solid understanding about how to effectively treat, rehabilitate, and prevent sports injuries. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Sports injuries -- Prevention.
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Sports injuries -- Prevention. |
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Sports injuries -- Treatment.
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Sports injuries -- Treatment. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Renström, Per, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781841847054 (OCoLC)956966370 (DLC) 2016037959 |
| ISBN |
9781138897663 (electronic book) |
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1138897663 (electronic book) |
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9781841847054 |
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1841847054 |
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9781315382234 |
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1315382237 |
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9781841849782 |
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1841849782 |
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