Bull's Handbook of Sports Injuries

Author: William O. Roberts
Published: November 2003
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN: 0071402918
Paperback Book
Number of Pages: 834

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Compact, yet surprisingly complete, this handy resource covers the relevant anatomy, diagnostic considerations, management, complications, and prevention of the most common sports injuries seen in daily practice. Written by the leading experts in their respective fields, it also offers practical discussions on other important topics including drugs and ergogenic aids, muscle training and conditioning, endurance training, and much more. “…an excellent guide for any practitioner, whether he or she is a specialist or a primary care doctor, as all physicians are now seeing sport injuries in increasing numbers, due to the changing scene in medicine.”
—From the Foreword to the first edition “one of the most comprehensive reference guides dedicated to the injuries of the athlete! ... A must-have for any sports medicine professional!”*
—online review “All healthcare professionals treating injured athletes will find this handbook invaluable and comprehensive. As interest grows among healthcare providers in the care of the injured athlete, a reference such as this is essential for easy access in all medical kits and physician offices.*
—Doody
*reviews of first edition Compact, yet surprisingly complete, this handy resource covers the relevant anatomy, diagnostic considerations, management, complications, and prevention of the most common sports injuries seen in daily practice. Written by the leading experts in their respective fields, it also offers practical discussions on other important topics including drugs and ergogenic aids, muscle training and conditioning, endurance training, and much more. FEATURES
*Efficiently organized first by anatomical area, then by sport — everything from dance to snowboarding
*Provides insight into the cause of injuries as a result of a specific sport, so that treatment can be tailored to that injury
*Features the latest techniques in rehabilitation, bracing, conditioning, and physiotherapy
*Images and useful line drawings allow you to visualize and organize the information presented
*Includes handy guidelines for return to play, pitfalls to avoid, and much more
*A brief list of operations, with potential benefits, risks, and alternatives, aids decision-making on patient management and/or specialist intervention

Table of Contents
Contributors ix
Preface xvii
Acknowledgments xix
Part I. Issues 1
1. Role of the Physician, Trainer, and Coach 3
2. Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy for the Injured Athlete 15
3. High Performance and the Treatment of the Elite Athlete 25
4. Drugs and Ergogenic Aids in Sport 33
5. Emergency Sideline Care and Airway Management 47
6. Sideline Management of Common Dislocations 59
7. Return to Play: Making the Correct Decision 73
8. Computers in Sports Medicine 85
9. Muscle Training and Conditioning 89
10. Endurance Training 109
Part II. Injury and Illness 119
11. Head Injuries and Concussions 121
12. Eye Injuries and Eye Protection 133
13. Ear, Nose, and Throat Injuries 149
14. Dental Injuries 163
15. Dermatology Issues in Athletes 179
16. Neck, Spinal Cord, and Back 191
17. Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Injuries 207
18. The Chest and Abdomen 237
19. Wrist and Hand Injuries 247
20. Knee Injuries 259
21. The Athlete's Arthritic Knee 273
22. Knee Bracing 285
23. Soft Tissue Injuries: Overuse Syndromes 303
24. Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome 325
25. Stress Fractures 341
26. Foot and Ankle Injuires 349
27. Orthotics 371
28. Heat and Cold Injuries 385
Part III. Sport-Specific Issues 405
29. Ice Hockey 407
30. Basketball Injuries 441
31. Football Injuries 475
32. Baseball Injuries 491
33. Soccer Injuries 515
34. Cross-Country Ski Injuries 533
35. Alpine Skiing and Snowboard Injuries 549
36. Figure Skating 561
37. Dance Injuries 575
38. Gymnastic Injuries and Prevention 603
39. Track and Field Injuries 617
40. Swimming 637
41. Cycling 663
42. Racquet Sports 687
43. Golf Injuries 709
44. Strength Training and Weight Lifting 733
45. Lacrosse 741
Appendix A 753
Appendix B 759
Appendix C 765
Appendix D 775
Appendix E 781
Index 797

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