Description
Book SynopsisInjuries happen, and when they do, athletes and coaches need to have access to quick support. With
Sports Injuries Guidebook, Second Edition, you will be equipped with the information you need for sports injury identification and return-to-play guidelines.
Dr. Robert Gotlin, a former medical consultant to the New York Knicks, the New York Liberty, the New York Yankees, and the New Jersey Nets, has assembled 24 top specialists in sports medicine to create an authoritative guide covering more than 150 common sports injuries, including the following:
- Concussions
- Rotator cuff tears
- Knee injuries
- Bone fractures
- Ligament sprains
- Muscle strains and tears
- IT band syndrome
- Shin splits
Chapters cover injuries for most body regions and include anatomical drawings of the injured area, a description of common causes, identification clues, an explanation of symptoms, immediate treatment options, and guidelines for returning to action.
This second edition also features new chapters explaining how and why injuries happen, as well as different types of injection therapies and when they may be most beneficial. You’ll also learn how to prevent injuries from occurring in the first place with proper conditioning, body maintenance, and nutrition.
With high-quality illustrations and a user-friendly format,
Sports Injuries Guidebook will arm you with the expert guidance you need to understand injuries and get back in the game.
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Biomechanics of Function and Injury
Adam GotlinChapter 2. Body Maintenance, Conditioning, Strengthening, and Injury Prevention
Jeff YoungChapter 3. Injury Types, Assessment, and Management
Matthew Gotlin and Laith JazrawiChapter 4. Concussions and Head Injuries
Josh KrassenChapter 5. Neck and Cervical Spine Injuries
Richard GoldbergChapter 6. Shoulder Injuries
Edmund S. EvangelistaChapter 7. Arm and Elbow Injuries
Andrew L. Sherman and Jesse N. CharnoffChapter 8. Wrist and Hand Injuries
Steven Beldner, Marcel A. Bas, and Daniel B. PolatschChapter 9. Chest and Abdominal Injuries
David PernaChapter 10. Back Injuries
Joseph LeeChapter 11. Hip Injuries
Michael M. Weinik, Reed C. Williams, and Ilya IgolnikovChapter 12. Thigh and Hamstring Injuries
Lisa M. BartoliChapter 13. Knee Injuries
Ron NoyChapter 14. Lower-Leg and Ankle Injuries
Christopher E Hubbard and William G. HamiltonChapter 15. Foot and Toe Injuries
Christopher E. Hubbard and William G. HamiltonChapter 16. Complementary and Integrative Health and Sports Injuries
Ann C. CotterChapter 17. Injection Therapy and Biologics
Amir Mahajer and Julia Louisa Iafrate
