Sports Injuries

This essential resource, Sports Injuries, offers in-depth coverage of injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for athletes and medical professionals alike.

This comprehensive guide delves into the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries, making it essential reading for athletes, coaches, trainers, physiotherapists, and doctors alike. The new edition of Sports Injuries skillfully integrates scientific principles with practical applications, ensuring that readers can effectively address the complexities of sports-related injuries. As the awareness of the benefits of regular physical activity grows, so too does the risk of injury, highlighting the importance of understanding the healing processes of various tissues and the specific demands of different sports.

Written by three world-renowned experts, Sports Injuries covers a wide array of topics that are crucial for anyone involved in managing sports injuries. The updated edition includes discussions on individual risk factors, the impact of physical inactivity, and specific injuries related to the head, face, spine, and limbs. Additionally, it addresses the unique challenges faced by disabled athletes and those who are growing or aging, ensuring a comprehensive approach to sports medicine.

Richly illustrated with over 600 color drawings and photographs, this textbook provides detailed insights into each type of injury, including symptoms, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation protocols. With a glossary of key terms and practical rehabilitation exercises, Sports Injuries serves as a valuable resource for academics and students in sports medicine, physiotherapy, and related fields, equipping them with the knowledge to effectively prevent, treat, and rehabilitate sports injuries.