Main description:

This book will be of interest to athletes, coaches, health and fitness professionals, students and the general public interested in sports medicine. It includes the athletes' guide to treating sports injuries, pain and deciding when to keep playing and when to possibly stop. Included are details of body conditioning, nutrition, equipment choice and repair techniques to prevent injuries.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Body Conditioning and Maintenance; Chapter 2 Prevention and Treatment Toolbox; Chapter 3 Injury Types and Assessments; Chapter 4 Concussions and Head Injuries; Chapter 5 Neck and Spine Injuries; Chapter 6 Shoulder Injuries; Chapter 7 Arm and Elbow Injuries; Chapter 8 Hand and Wrist Injuries; Chapter 9 Chest and Abdominal Injuries; Chapter 10 Lower Back Injuries; Chapter 11 Hip Injuries; Chapter 12 Thigh and Hamstring Injuries; Chapter 13 Knee Injuries; Chapter 14 Lower Leg and Ankle Injuries; Chapter 15 Foot and Toe Injuries; Chapter 16 Alternative Treatments.