Sports injuries : their prevention and treatment
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Sports injuries : their prevention and treatment
Martin Dunitz, c2001
3rd ed
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"First edition originally published in Sweden in 1977 in cooperation with the Swedish Sports Federation and Folksam Insurance Company" -- T.p. verso
"Second edition (English-language edition) first published in the United Kingdom in 1986 by Martin Dunitz" -- T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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 extensive use of action photographs.
Table of Contents
Sports Medicine and Injuries in Sports and Society
Individual Risk Factors for Sports Injuries
General Risk Factors for Sports Injuries
Prevention of Injury and Preparation for Sport
Effects of Physical Inactivity on the Tissues
Prevention: Protective Equipment Principles
Injury Prevention
Treatment Principles and Options
Rehabilitation Principles
Shoulder Injuries of the Shoulder
Shoulder Injuries of the Upper Arm
Shoulder Injuries of the Elbow
Shoulder Injuries of the Forearm, Wrist and Hand
Head and Face Injuries in Sport
Cervical, Thoracic and Abdominal Injuries in Sport
Back and Spine Injuries in Sport
Pain in the Groin, Pelvis and Hip Joint Contributors
Thigh Injuries in Sport
Sports Injuries of the Knee
Lower Leg Injuries in Sport
Sports Injuries of the Ankle
Ankle Instability
Tear of the Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATLF)
Tear of the Calcaneofibular Ligament (CFL)
Tear of the Deltoid Ligament: Medial Collateral Ligament of the Ankle
Ankle Pain
Persistent Ankle Pain
Osteochondral (Bone-Cartilage) Lesions of the Talus
Chronic Ankle Tendon Injuries
Specific Ankle Rehabilitation
Sports Injuries of the Foot
Special Consideration Should be Given to Growing Athletes
Outdoor Activities and Sports during Extreme Conditions
Injuries in Sport for Disabled
Index
by "Nielsen BookData"