Sports injuries guidebook : athletes' and coaches' resource for identification, treatment, recovery

Injuries happen. So be prepared. Have the answers. Rely on the guidance of 25 leading sports physicians and therapists. Rely on Sports Injuries Guidebook . This authoritative, quick reference, full-color guide provides coverage of over 130 injuries, including: -Concussion -Eye Injuries -Whiplash -Rotator Cuff Tear -Tennis Elbow -Sprains & Strains -Abdominal Trauma -Herniated Disc -IT Band Syndrome -Patellar Tendinitis -Shin Splints -Plantar Fasciitis Easy-to-find entries include a description of common causes, injury identification cues, explanation of symptoms, full-color anatomical illustrations, treatment options, and a plan for returning to action quickly and safely. Sports Injuries Guidebook also ensures that you'll be spending more time in the game than on the sidelines by providing additional coverage on conditioning, body maintenance, and nutrition to keep injuries at bay. Whether you are a member of a team or an individual athlete, an elite competitor or a weekend warrior, Sports Injuries Guidebook is ready with the answers you need when your body needs them. Sports injuries guidebook i-35.pdf......Page 1 CONTENTS......Page 4 Preface......Page 6 Acknowledgments......Page 7 Injury Finder......Page 8 CHAPTER 1 Body Conditioning andMaintenance......Page 17 CHAPTER 2 Prevention and Treatment Toolbox......Page 31 CHAPTER 3 Injury Types and Assessments......Page 54 CHAPTER 4 Concussions and Head Injuries......Page 70 CHAPTER 5 Neck and Cervical Spine Injuries......Page 82 CHAPTER 6 Shoulder Injuries......Page 92 CHAPTER 7 Arm and Elbow Injuries......Page 114 CHAPTER 8 Wrist and Hand Injuries......Page 136 CHAPTER 9 Chest and Abdominal Injuries......Page 152 CHAPTER 10 Lower-Back Injuries......Page 164 CHAPTER 11 Hip Injuries......Page 180 CHAPTER 12 Thigh and Hamstring Injuries......Page 206 CHAPTER 13 Knee Injuries......Page 220 CHAPTER 14 Lower-Leg and Ankle Injuries......Page 238 CHAPTER 15 Foot and Toe Injuries......Page 250 CHAPTER 16 Integrative Medicine Treatments......Page 274 Works Consulted......Page 288 About the Editor......Page 297 About the Contributors......Page 298