Sports Injuries and Illnesses is an essential companion for all athletes who take their general health and well-being seriously.
The work pays detailed attention to biomechanics and injury prevention, examines the emerging treatment role of current strategies and evaluates sports injuries of each part of musculoskeletal system.
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Topics covered include: Individual risk factors for sports injuries Effects of physical inactivity on the tissues Head and face injuries in sport Cervical, thoracic and abdominal injuries in sport Back and spine injuries in sport Outdoor ...
Sinding–Larsen–Johansson disease is an inflammation of the tendon attachment at the distal patellar apex. The condition can be caused by repeated micro-trauma due to overuse. It is seen in growing individuals, who have pain at the ...
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 The book covers all international sports and features ...
Contains in-depth descriptions of 119 sports injuries, each with illustrations that show the anatomy of the injury, and includes line drawings of simple stretching, strengthening, and rehabilitation exercises, as well as advice on injury ...
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Shows how to avoid sports injuries, identifies the symptoms of common injuries, outlines treatment, and gives advice on rehabilitation.
There is instant advice on first aid, along with practical recovery programs for each injury. Clear cross-references take the reader to a step-by-step exercise section at the end of the book.