Peterson Lars, Renstrom Per A.F.H., Lynch Scott. Sports Injuries: Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation

5th edition. — Routledge, 2024. — 701 p. — ISBN: 978-0-367-52203-2.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, and doctors, the updated edition of this highly popular and well-established textbook skillfully integrates scientific background and evidence with practical application. Richly 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 protocols, and key points – clearly stating what both non-medical and medical professionals should do in each case of injury. This easy-to-follow textbook features a glossary of key terms and protocols with rehabilitation exercises to provide readers with a solid understanding of how to effectively treat, rehabilitate, and prevent sports injuries. This book will be of key reading to academics and students of sports medicine, sports injury, physiotherapy, and sports rehabilitation as well as related disciplines.Sports medicine/injuries in sports and society.
Risk factors for sports injuries Individual risk factors.
Equipment in sports – Principles.
Braces and taping are used in sports.
Injury prevention in some major sports.
Arena preparedness and treatment options.
Treatment principles and options – An overview.
Rehabilitation principles.
Shoulder and upper arm injuries in sports.
Elbow injuries in sport.
Forearm, wrist, and hand injuries in sports.
Head and face injuries in sport.
Throat, chest, and abdominal injuries in sports.
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 sports.
Growing athletes – Special considerations.
Outdoor activity risks and sports during extreme conditions.
Disabled athletes’ injuries.