[Book Description]

Geared to physiatrists and sports medicine physicians, this book is a practical guide to the rehabilitation of sport injuries. It focuses on specific sports and describes a variety of popular sports in sufficient depth so that physicians can confidently diagnose and treat patients injured during each sport. The authors focus on conservative management of injuries, so that physicians can maximize nonsurgical options before resorting to surgery. The book explains the mechanism of each injury and offers strategies for evaluating patients and preparing them to return to play. Numerous illustrations complement the text.


[Contents]

1. THE PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
2. TISSUE INJURY AND HEALING: Using Medications, Modalities, and Exercise to Maximize Recovery
3. STRENGTH TRAINING AND FLEXIBILITY
4. REHABILITATION OF THROWING AND RACQUET SPORT INJURIES
5. SWIMMING INJURIES: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation
6. BASKETBALL INGURIES AND REHABILITATION
7. EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF INJURIES IN COMPETITIVE DIVERS
8. REHABILITATION OF RUNNING INJURIES
9. PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF BICYCLE INJURIES
10. ISSUES IN GYMNASTICS AND DANCERS
11. FOOTBALL AND OTHER CONTACT SPORT INJURIES: Diagnosis and Treatment
12. BODY-BUILDING AND WEIGHT-LIFTING: Special Issues in Rehabilitation
13. ALPINE SKIING
14. KNEE BRACING
15. ANKLE SPRAIN EVALUATION AND BRACING
16. PEDIATRIC SPORTS ISSUES
17. THE ACTIVE WOMAN: PartⅠ. Anatomy and Physiology
18. THE ACTIVE WOMAN: PartⅡ. Medical, Gynecologic, and Reproductive Concerns
19. THE WHEELCHAIR ATHLETE
20. EXERCISE AND SPORTS IN PERSONS WITE MEDICAL ILLNESS: Guidelines and Precautions
21. EXERCISE FOR LIFE: The Role of Sports in Preventing and Treating Medical Illness
22. AQUA RUNNING FOR ATHLETIC REHABILITATION

INDEX