Science and Medicine in Sport (book)
Completely updated reference for prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries DESCRIPTION Science and Medicine in Sport covers both sports science and medicine comprehensively, providing applied information for readers. This second edition is a valuable reference for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The book has been completely updated, and the sports medicine section has been expanded to emphasize prevention. Science and Medicine in Sport first focuses on describing the knowledge base for sports medicine. The remainder of the book covers the mechanisms of injury and the principles involved in treating injury. The authors also describe many special considerations for children in sport, female athletes, and for those who have asthmatic, epileptic, and diabetic conditions. This clearly written, well-illustrated text provides practical information that professionals in sports health care will consult frequently. Science and Medicine in Sport, a joint publication of Blackwell Scientific Publications and Human Kinetics, is distributed in North America exclusively by Human Kinetics. HK can accept orders for this book from North American and New Zealand customers only. AUDIENCE Reference for team physicians, athletic trainers, sports physical therapists, and sports medicine specialists. CONTENTS Part I: The Anatomy and Biomechanics of Sport Performance Chapter 1. Applied Anatomy Chapter 2. Biomechanical Principles Chapter 3. Biomechanical Analysis Part II: Physiology and Nutrition Applied to Sport Chapter 4. Physiology of Training Chapter 5. Nutrition and Energy Sources Chapter 6. Environmental Stress Part III: Sport Psychology and Performance Enhancement Chapter 7. Self-Regulation and Goal Setting Chapter 8. The Individual Athlete Chapter 9. Team Athletes Chapter 10. The Psychological Aspects of Injury in Sport Chapter 11. Talent Identification and Profiling Part IV: Sports Medicine Chapter 12. The Classification of Injuries and Mechanisms of Injury Repair and Healing Chapter 13. Principles of Treatment and Rehabilitation Chapter 14. Imaging in Sports Medicine Chapter 15. Injuries to the Head, Ear and Eye Chapter 16. Dental Problems Chapter 17. Injuries to the Spine Chapter 18. Injuries to the Chest and Abdomen Chapter 19. Injuries to the Shoulder Girdle and Upper Limb Chapter 20. Injuries to the Pelvis and Lower Limb Part V: Special Considerations