Understanding and Managing Sports Injuries: A Comprehensive Guide

By Lars Peterson, Per A.F.H. Renstrom, Scott Lynch

As the popularity of regular physical activity continues to grow, so does the risk of potential injuries. It is crucial for all individuals involved in the management of injuries to have a thorough understanding of the healing process of various tissues and be familiar with the demands of different types of sports.

Sports Injuries, Fifth Edition, is a comprehensive guide that covers the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. This updated edition skillfully integrates scientific background and evidence with practical application, making it essential reading for athletes, coaches/trainers, physiotherapists, and doctors.

Updated Topics Covered:

• 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
• Leg, knee and thigh injuries
• Outdoor activities during extreme conditions
• Ethical considerations in sports and exercise medicine
• Injuries in sport for the disabled, growing and aging athletes

This book is richly illustrated with more than 600 color drawings and photographs, covering injuries resulting from a wide 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 about how to effectively treat, rehabilitate, and prevent sports injuries.

Sports Injuries, Fifth Edition is a must-read for academics and students of sport medicine, sport injury, physiotherapy, and sports rehabilitation, as well as related disciplines. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in managing sports injuries.