Peterson Lars, Renstrom Per A.F.H. (eds.) Sports Injuries: Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation

4th edition. — CRC Press, 2017. — 638 p.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, Fourth Edition comprehensively covers the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Essential reading for all athletes, coaches/trainers, physiotherapists, and doctors, the updated edition of this highly popular and well-established textbook skillfully integrates scientific background and evidence with practical application.Sports Medicine and Injuries in Sports and Society
Risk Factors for Sports Injuries
Prevention of Injury and Preparation for Sport
Equipment in Sports – Principles
Braces and Taping Used in Sport
Injury Prevention in Some Major Sports
Injury Management Options and Possibilities
Treatment Principles and Options – an Overview
Rehabilitation Principles
Shoulder Injuries in Sports
Injuries to the Upper Arm
Elbow Injuries in Sport
Forearm, Wrist and Hand Injuries in Sport
Head and Face Injuries in Sport
Throat, Chest and Abdominal Injuries in Sport
Back/Spine Injuries in Sport
Groin, Pelvis and Hip Joint Injuries in Sport
Thigh Injuries in Sport
Knee Injuries in Sport
Lower Leg Injuries in Sport
Ankle Injuries in Sport
Foot Injuries in Sport
Growing Athletes – Special Considerations
Outdoor Activity Risks and Sports During Extreme Conditions
Disabled Athletes’ Injuries