Geared to physiatrists and sports medicine physicians, this book is a practical guide to the rehabilitation of sport injuries. It focuses on specific sports and describes a variety of popular sports in sufficient depth so that physicians can confidently diagnose and treat patients injured during each sport. The authors focus on conservative management of injuries, so that physicians can maximize nonsurgical options before resorting to surgery. The book explains the mechanism of each injury and offers strategies for evaluating patients and preparing them to return to play. Numerous illustrations complement the text.
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SECTION I Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation John L. Turner Sports Psychology: Psychological Concepts and Interventions Chris Carr Tissue Injury and Healing Matthew Smuck and Sara Christensen The Sports Medicine Approach to Musculoskeletal Medicine Tony Margherita Stretching and Injury Prevention Vicki L. Voils and Nathan D. Prahlow Performance Enhancing Sports Supplements Jeff Fields and John L. Turner SECTION II Baseball Injuries Lance A. Rettig and Mark Ritter Racket Sports Injuries Neeru Jayanthi and Jay V. Subbarao Golf Injuries Andrea L. Aagesen and Shashank J. Dave Swimming and Diving Injuries Kevin M. Marberry and Dawn Schisler Road Cycling Injuries Julia J. Walker and Shashank J. Dave Mountain Biking Injuries Matthew Smuck Football Injuries Gerard A. Malanga, Jason Peter, and Dennis A. Bandemer Soccer Injuries Elizabeth A. Grossart and Johnny G. Owens Running Injuries Michael Khazzam and Kevin M. Marberry Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries Peter W. Bailey and Andrea J. Boon Gymnastic Injuries Grant Lloyd Jones, Todd Clinton Miller, and Donald C. LeMay Basketball Injuries Meenakshi Garg, Peter I. Sallay, and Patti Hunker Volleyball Injuries Nathan Prahlow Weight Training Injuries Jess D. Salinas, Jr. SECTION III Women's Musculoskeletal Issues Gary P. Chimes Musculoskeletal Problems in the Elderly Nabiha Gill Exercise in Medical Illness Angela T.Carbone and Albert Singh
