Practical Guide to Sports Science and Sports Injuries Treatment

Description

Every individual who involves himself in playing sports often comes across and experiences injuries. Many a time people aren't fully recovery because they are not aware of what they can do to facilitate recovery. But there is no need to simply resign yourself to "living with" a sports injury. This book “Practical Guide to Sports Science and Sports Injuries Treatment” takes a fundamental approach, bringing you inside the body to show exactly what is happening when a sports injury occurs. It is a practical guide on the prevention of sports injuries. It covers all Olympic sports, plus additional sport activities with international competition, such as rugby. Focusing on reducing the potential for injuries, the book is organised by regions of the body. There are also chapters on the importance of injury prevention and developing an injury prevention program within a team. The authors identify the risk factors for specific injuries in each sport, typical injury mechanisms and risks associated with training. All who are involved in the care of patients with sports injuries and wants to study the techniques to treat them will find this textbook to be an invaluable, comprehensive, and up-to-date reference.