Sports Injuries - Scott Lynch, Lars Peterson, Per A.F.H. Renstrom - diskuze

As more people realize the cardiovascular, metabolic and muscular benefits that regular physical activity provides, the risk for potential injury also increases. To provide successful treatment, all persons involved in the management of injuries must have a thorough understanding of the healing process of the various tissues and also be familiar with the demands of different types of sports.Written by three world-renowned experts, Sports Injuries, Fifth Edition, comprehensively covers the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Essential reading for all athletes, coaches/trainers, physiotherapists, nurses and doctors, the updated edition of this highly popular and well-established textbook skillfully integrates scientific background and evidence with practical application. Updated topics covered include:Individual risk factors for sports injuriesEffects of physical inactivity on the tissuesHead and face injuries in sportCervical, thoracic and abdominal injuries in sportBack and spine injuries in sportLeg, knee and thigh injuriesOutdoor activities during extreme conditionsEthical considerations in sports and exercise medicineInjuries in sport for the disabled, growing and aging athletesRichly illustrated with more than 600 color drawings and photographs, this book covers injuries resulting from the full range of international sports. For each type of injury examined, it details the symptoms, mechanism of injury, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation protoco
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