Product Description
Originally published in Sweden ( where both authors were medical physiotherapists) this is the UK 1988 edition published by Martin Dunitz. Illustrated hardcover, 488 pages with index. There is a presentation inscription on the inside front cover from a pharma company to a doctor.
As more and more people realize the cardiovascular, metabolic, and muscular benefits that regular physical activity provides, the risk for potential injury also increases. In order to provide successful treatment, all persons involved in the management of injury 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 two world-renowned experts, Sports Injuries comprehensively covers the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Essential reading for all athletes, coaches/trainers, physiotherapists, and doctors, this highly popular and well-established textbook skillfully integrates scientific background and evidence with practical application.
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 activities during extreme conditions
- Sports injuries of the lower and upper extremities
( This is the first edition, the current edition is the fourth and is priced at approx £128.00)