Knee Pain in Sports Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians and Fitness Trainers

Accurate diagnosis and effective management of microtraumatic knee injuries are crucial for clinicians, physiatrists, and fitness trainers to help athletes return to play quickly and safely. Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis can lead to performance limitations and prolonged absence from sports activities.

That’s why Knee Pain in Sports Medicine: Essentials of Diagnosis and Treatment is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and fitness experts. This book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of microtraumatic knee injuries, enabling them to diagnose conditions accurately and provide effective guidance on management.

What to Expect from This Book

This book is packed with numerous illustrations, including:

• Patient photographs to aid in visual diagnosis
• Anatomical drawings to enhance understanding of knee anatomy
• Imaging results to help healthcare professionals interpret diagnostic tests

Each chapter concludes with take-home messages, summarizing key points regarding specific pathologies, making it easy for readers to retain essential information.

Self-Assessment Section

A valuable self-assessment section is included, featuring:

• Clinical cases to test readers’ understanding of microtraumatic knee injuries
• Multiple-choice questions to help readers evaluate their knowledge and learning progress

This book is an essential resource for anyone working in sports medicine, consolidating today’s available information on microtraumatic knee injuries into a single, convenient guide.

Book Details

Published by Elsevier, 1st edition (March 14, 2024)

Language: English

Format: Paperback, 112 pages

ISBN-10: 032388069X

ISBN-13: 978-0323880695