The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)

Today Americans participate in sports more than ever before, and with increased activity follows an increased chance of injury. Now more than ever, sports medicine is relevant not only to college and professional athletes, but also to parents, amateur athletes, and seniors maintaining a fitness regime. Common to all these people is the desire to improve athletic performance and prevent injuries, or properly treat them when they occur.''The A to Z of Sports Medicine''delivers more than 150 in-depth entries. Using everyday language, basic descriptions of sports medicine terms introduce the rea. "As Americans' preoccupation with achieving optimum health and fitness grows, more and more are participating in sports and other physical activities. One unintended consequence of this has been a heightened risk of injury. Sports medicine, once the purview of college and professional athletes and their trainers, has now become a vital part of every amateur athlete's life. This comprehensive resource presents more than 150 entries that contain valuable information suitable for the professional athlete, amateur sportsperson, and sports trainer alike. Anyone interested in learning more about the prevention and treatment of sports injuries will find The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine an invaluable tool." "Individual entries explain many specific injuries, such as ankle sprain and jumper's knee, while extensive appendixes outline the most common injuries associated with popular sports, list safety tips and guidelines for each one, and offer advice on training programs."--Jacket Contents......Page 6 Acknowledgments......Page 8 Introduction......Page 10 Entries A-Z......Page 14 A......Page 16 B......Page 40 C......Page 52 D......Page 70 E......Page 74 F......Page 80 G......Page 96 H......Page 102 I......Page 122 J......Page 132 K......Page 136 L......Page 138 M......Page 150 N......Page 164 O......Page 168 P......Page 182 R......Page 192 S......Page 198 T......Page 226 W......Page 234 Y......Page 238 Appendixes......Page 242 Appendix I: Safety Tips by Sport......Page 244 Appendix II: Nutrition by Sport......Page 258 Appendix III: Common Sport Injuries......Page 278 Appendix IV: Training Tips for Running a First Marathon or Riding a First Century......Page 284 Appendix V: Associations and Organizations......Page 286 Appendix VI: Sports Medicine Schools......Page 290 Appendix VII: Sports Medicine Journals......Page 296 Appendix VIII: Sports Medicine Web Sites......Page 300 Bibliography......Page 304 Index......Page 308