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Sports Injuries SourceBook

Author: Marina S. Chang
Published: October 2002
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Incorporated
ISBN: 0780806042
Hardcover Book
Number of Pages: 614
 
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Covering trends in the field, common injuries, those associated with specific sports, diagnosis and treatment, conditioning and training, and prevention, this volume makes comprehensive medical information available to the general reader. The 58 chapters represent documents and excerpts from publications issued by various government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and periodicals. A glossary defines key terms. A directory is included listing organizations and other resources.

Table of Contents
Preface
Pt. I Sports-Related Injuries in the United States
Ch. 1 Physical Activity Trends in the United States 3
Ch. 2 How Do Children Spend Their Time? 11
Ch. 3 Sports-Related Injuries in Children 17
Ch. 4 Statistics of Childhood: Young Adult Sports-Related Injuries 27
Ch. 5 Catastrophic Sport Injury Report of High School and College Sports 31
Ch. 6 Baby Boomer Sports Injuries Report 59
Ch. 7 Sports-Related Injuries to Persons 65 Years of Age and Older 63
Pt. II Common Sports Injuries
Ch. 8 Head and Brain Injury 79
Ch. 9 Neck and Spinal Cord Injuries 95
Ch. 10 Know the Score on Facial Sports Injuries 101
Ch. 11 Stress Fractures 109
Ch. 12 Sprains and Strains 115
Ch. 13 Knee Injuries 125
Ch. 14 Shoulder Injuries 145
Ch. 15 Growth Plate Injuries 159
Ch. 16 Emotional Abuse in Youth Sports Activities 169
Pt. III Injuries Frequently Associated with Specific Sports
Ch. 17 Basketball Injuries in Young Adults 177
Ch. 18 High School and College Football Injuries 181
Ch. 19 Soccer Injuries Hit Below the Belt 203
Ch. 20 Bicycle Injuries 207
Ch. 21 Running and Jogging Injuries 213
Ch. 22 Mountain Biking Injuries 221
Ch. 23 Exercise-Related Injuries 231
Ch. 24 Risks Associated with Inline Skates and Skateboards 263
Ch. 25 Ice Hockey Can Hurt 269
Ch. 26 Sledding Risks 273
Ch. 27 Snowboarders Risk Bones and Ligaments 283
Ch. 28 Water-Related Injuries 305
Ch. 29 Horse-Related Injuries in Pediatric Patients 315
Ch. 30 Playground Injuries 319
Ch. 31 Scooter Injuries Soar 323
Ch. 32 BB Gun Injuries 327
Ch. 33 Risks Associated with Home Trampolines 335
Pt. IV Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries
Ch. 34 On-Field Examination and Care: An Emergency Checklist for Athletic Events 343
Ch. 35 Pre-Hospital Care of the Spine-Injured Athlete 351
Ch. 36 Diagnostic Procedures and Treatments for Sports Injuries 373
Ch. 37 Understanding Nuclear Medicine Imaging 377
Ch. 38 Treatment and Management of Concussion in Sports 387
Ch. 39 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Rehabilitation 401
Ch. 40 Rehabilitation Speeds Return to Play 417
Pt. V Conditioning and Training
Ch. 41 How to Begin Weight Training 425
Ch. 42 Sports Nutrition 429
Ch. 43 Youth Fitness Reduces Injuries 437
Ch. 44 Steroids and Sports: A Losing Combination 447
Pt. VI Preventing Common Sports Injuries
Ch. 45 Safety Gear Reduces Injuries 463
Ch. 46 An Informed Parent is the Best Protection against Kids' Sports Injuries 479
Ch. 47 Preventing Head Injuries in the "Extreme" World of Sports 489
Ch. 48 Running: Preventing Overuse Injuries 493
Ch. 49 Sports and Your Feet 497
Ch. 50 Prevent Baseball/Softball Injuries 507
Ch. 51 Heading Off Soccer Injuries 513
Ch. 52 Winter Sports Injury Prevention 519
Ch. 53 Rules for Water Safety 529
Ch. 54 Gymnastics Injury Prevention 535
Ch. 55 Baby Boomer Sports Injury Prevention Tips 539
Ch. 56 Fitness Facts for Older Americans 541
Pt. VII Additional Help and Information
Ch. 57 Glossary of Sports Injury Terms 549
Ch. 58 Directory of Sports Injury Resources 557
Index 573

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