Sports Injuries and Illnesses : Their Prevention and Treatment

Sports Injuries and Illnesses is an essential companion for all athletes who take their general health and well-being seriously. Topics include: analysis of the physical body, its strengths and weaknesses; study of the environment and its effect on the body; psychological implications of injury and illness; dangers of overtraining and poor nutrition and first aid: what to do and how to do it. This is a source of reference for athletes who take their general health and well-being seriously. Topics covered include analysis of the physical body, study of the environment and its effect on the body, implications of injury and illness, dangers of overtraining and poor nutrition and advice on first aid.