Download or read book The Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine An IOC Medical Commission Publication Sports Injuries written by Per A. F. H. Renström and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1993-12-16 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sports injuries are very common and their incidence is rising. Since the cost of treating even minor injuries can be considerable, prevention will play an increasingly important part in sports medicine. Sports Injuries: Basic Principles of Prevention and Care covers both scientific principles and clinical approaches in injury prevention and care. Specific preventative measures such as proper equipment, shoes, braces and taping are discussed along with more general strategies such as flexibility training, warming up and proprioceptive training. Nutrition, medication and psychological considerations are also covered.

Download or read book The Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine An IOC Medical Commission Publication The Olympic Book of Sports Medicine written by Albert Dirix and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1991-01-15 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available in both hardback and paperback, this book provides full-colour, international coverage of the whole of sports medicine. With a preface by the president of the International Olympic Committee, and contributions from world authorities in sports medicine, it provides invaluable guidance for doctors and other health personnel who serve athletes. Basic issues are addressed, as well as practical considerations such as injury prevention and treatment, assessment of fitness, methods of conditioning, environmental factors, nutrition, psychology, exercise and disease, and exercise in rehabilitation. Emphasis is placed on the athlete in competitive sport, but the recreational sportsman and fitness enthusiast are not forgotten. The exercising child, the older person and women in sport are given special consideration.

Download or read book The Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine Neuromuscular Aspects of Sports Performance written by Paavo V. Komi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new title in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine Series from the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee presents in one volume the latest information on neuromuscular function in sport and exercise. Chapters combine basic mechanistic knowledge with true applications; Topics covered include neuromuscular fatigue, neuromuscular training, and musculoskeletal loading, and special chapters examine recently developed research methodologies used during natural locomotion: high speed ultrasonography (US) and transmagnetic electrical stimulation (TMES). An important addition to the reference collections of biomechanists, sports medicine specialists, sport scientists, and graduate students in these areas, this volume is also appropriate for advanced level coaches and sport physiotherapists.

Download or read book The Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine Genetic and Molecular Aspects of Sports Performance written by Claude Bouchard and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the latest volume in the IOC Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series, summarizing the evidence from all relevant sources on the genetic and molecular basis of sports and other human physical performance. The initial chapters address the basic science of genomics and genetics and the regulation of gene expression. Additional chapters provide authoritative information on the genetics of complex performance phenotypes, the contributions of small animal research, family and twin studies, and ethnic comparisons. A final section addresses the issue of the contribution of specific genes and molecular markers as related to endurance, strength and power, and responsiveness to specific conditioning programs. This latest volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine Series from the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee is a must for sports and exercise scientists who require a thorough guide to the most cutting edge science in this expanding field.

Download or read book Biomechanics in Sport Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention written by Vladimir Zatsiorsky and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2000-12-19 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biomechanics in Sport is a unique reference text prepared by the leading world experts in sport biomechanics. Over thirty chapters cover a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from muscle mechanics to injury prevention, and from aerial movement to wheelchair sport. The biomechanics of sports including running, skating, skiing, swimming, jumping in athletics, figure skating, ski jumping, diving, javelin and hammer throwing, shot putting, and striking movements are all explained.

Download or read book The Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine An IOC Medical Commission Publication The Child and Adolescent Athlete written by Oded Bar-Or and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1996-01-16 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Child and Adolescent Athlete fulfils the need for a responsible approach to the developing athlete. Dr. Bar-Or is a world leader and experienced author in this field and has brought together an international team of experts for this book. The first section of the book covers applied growth and development and the development of strength, power and endurance in the young. Section II considers training, skill acquisition and trainability. Medically orientated sections on injury and non-orthopedic issues emphasize prevention and rehabilitation more than clinical problems, although medical problems like anaemia, eating disorders, amenorrhoea and stress on the heart are all discussed. There is an important section on psychosocial issues, motivation, stress and anxiety. Section VI considers the young athlete in the context of co-existing disease such as asthma or juvenile diabetes. Finally a methodology section reviews techniques used in monitoring and assessment of body composition, growth, aerobic and anaerobic performance and more.

Download or read book The Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine An IOC Medical Commission Publication Women in Sport written by Barbara L. Drinkwater and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2000-10-27 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The participation of women in sports, whether it be professional or amateur, has increased dramatically over the past 20 years. The anatomy and physiology of the female athlete is unique and it is these aspects which are covered in this new volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine. Women in Sport provides and invaluable reference for those who deal with sportswomen of all abilities, both on a clinical and research level.

Download or read book Epidemiology of Injury in Olympic Sports written by Dennis J. Caine and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2009-11-09 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series, published under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee, provides a state-of-the- art account of the epidemiology of injury across a broad spectrum of Olympic sports. The book uses the public health model in describing the scope of the injury problem, the associated risk factors, and in evaluating the current research on injury prevention strategies described in the literature. Epidemiology of Injury in Olympic Sports comprehensively covers what is known about the distribution and determinants of injury and injury rates in each sport. The editors and contributors have taken an evidence-based approach and adopted a uniform methodology to assess the data available. Each chapter is illustrated with tables which make it easy to examine injury factors between studies within a sport and between sports. With contributions from internationally renowned experts, this is an invaluable reference book for medical doctors, physical therapists and athletic trainers who serve athletes and sports teams, and for sports medicine scientists and healthcare professionals who are interested in the epidemiological study of injury in sports.

Download or read book The Olympic Textbook of Medicine in Sport written by Martin P. Schwellnus and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-01-26 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive new volume in the Encyclopaedia of SportsMedicine series, published under the auspices of the InternationalOlympic Committee, delivers an up-to-date, state of the artpresentation of the medical conditions that athletes may sufferfrom during training and competition. Presented in a clear style and format, The Olympic Textbookof Medicine in Sport, covers not only the basic approach totraining, monitoring training and the clinical implications ofexcessive training, but also deals with all the major systems inthe body, and focuses on medical conditions that athletes maysuffer from in each system. Medical conditions in athletes withdisabilities, genetics and exercise and emergency sports medicineare also uniquely examined. The Olympic Textbook of Medicine in Sport draws on theexpertise of an international collection of contributors who arerecognized as leaders in their respective fields. The systematic approach followed in the book will make itinvaluable to all medical doctors and other health personnel whoserve athletes and sports teams. Sports practitioners are providedwith a clinical approach to the prevention, diagnosis and treatmentof common and less common medical problems encountered by athletes.This volume should be kept close at hand for frequentconsultation.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine written by Lyle J. Micheli, M.D. and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2010-11-17 with total page 2394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an ever-growing variety of sports and exercise opportunities open to people of all ages, classes, and races, participation in casual sports has blossomed in recent decades, while interest in collegiate and professional sports has continued to soar. The field of sports medicine is thriving in response to the demand for health care professionals to care for people involved in vigorous exercise. Now more than ever, it is imperative that doctors, physical therapists, surgeons, nurses, and alternative medicine practitioners understand and are able to treat effectively the types of conditions stemming from all types of physical activity, ranging from pleasure walking to professional football. Presenting state-of-the-art research and evidence-based applications, this four-volume resource provides the most comprehensive and accessible information available on sports medicine. The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine describes all aspects of the field with perspectives, concepts, and methods from the medical, behavioral, and social sciences and physical education. Key Features · Includes contributions from preeminent healthcare professionals who are renowned experts · Presents a broad spectrum of entries covering a variety of key topics, a glossary, and two appendices · Contains more than 550 tables and images, including anatomical drawings, X-rays, and MRI scans · Illustrates selected diagnostic and treatment techniques step-by-step with more than 200 photographs · Offers an in-depth examination of the various career opportunities in this area, including orthopedists, athletic trainers, sports psychologists, and nutritionists Key Themes · Conditioning and Training · Diagnosis and Treatment of Sports Injuries · Diet and Nutrition · Doping and Performance Enhancement · Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Kinesiology · Injuries and Disorders · Injury Prevention · Medical Conditions Affecting Sports Participation · Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy · Special Populations · Specialties and Occupations in Sports Medicine · Sports and Society · Sports and Sports Medicine · Sports Psychology · Sports-Specific Injuries · Women and Sports

Download or read book The Olympic Textbook of Medicine in Sport written by Martin P. Schwellnus and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2008-11-10 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive new volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series, published under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee, delivers an up-to-date, state of the art presentation of the medical conditions that athletes may suffer from during training and competition. Presented in a clear style and format, The Olympic Textbook of Medicine in Sport, covers not only the basic approach to training, monitoring training and the clinical implications of excessive training, but also deals with all the major systems in the body, and focuses on medical conditions that athletes may suffer from in each system. Medical conditions in athletes with disabilities, genetics and exercise and emergency sports medicine are also uniquely examined. The Olympic Textbook of Medicine in Sport draws on the expertise of an international collection of contributors who are recognized as leaders in their respective fields. The systematic approach followed in the book will make it invaluable to all medical doctors and other health personnel who serve athletes and sports teams. Sports practitioners are provided with a clinical approach to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common and less common medical problems encountered by athletes. This volume should be kept close at hand for frequent consultation.

Download or read book The IOC Manual of Sports Injuries written by Roald Bahr and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 713 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created in collaboration with the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee this exciting new book is a must-have tool for all those involved in assessing and treating the active individual with injuries sustained in sports and physical activity: from primary care and ER physicians to general physical therapists, athletic trainers, nurse practitioners and physician's assistants. Written and edited by an international cast of world-leading experts, the book embraces a problem-oriented approach to guide the reader through the assessment and management of injuries in physical activity. Covering the various body regions and distinguishing between common and rarer injuries, the book follows a trajectory from history taking and physical examination to diagnosis and treatment, providing clear and actionable guidance on management of the most common injuries and disorders. Over 500 beautiful full-color illustrations augment the text, showing readers detailed views of the techniques, procedures and other clinically-relevant information being described. Over the course of the last decade there have been significant developments in our understanding of sports injuries – what they are, how they should be assessed, and how they should be treated. The IOC Manual of Sports Injuries distills these advances into straightforward, practical guidance that clinicians can count on to optimize their care of the physically-active patient.

Download or read book The IOC Manual of Emergency Sports Medicine written by David O'Sullivan McDonagh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The IOC manual of emergency sports medicine focuses on the diagnosis and clinical treatment of injuries and illnesses that can present on the field of play, in both summer and winter sports. Written by experts, this manual provides a logical, safe, and informed approach to patient management in the complex arena of field of play. The manual delivers an ordered approach to medical care, with recommendations on the composition and skill-base of the field of play medical team, along with its equipment and treatment. The individual chapters present up-to-date information on the clinical management of medical and traumatic life-threatening emergencies- Together with routine field of play clinical conditions, the chapters provide information on injury statistics, drug anti-doping procedures, and para-athlete medicine.

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Download or read book The Olympic Textbook of Medicine in Sport written by Martin P. Schwellnus and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2008-11-10 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive new volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series, published under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee, delivers an up-to-date, state of the art presentation of the medical conditions that athletes may suffer from during training and competition. Presented in a clear style and format, The Olympic Textbook of Medicine in Sport, covers not only the basic approach to training, monitoring training and the clinical implications of excessive training, but also deals with all the major systems in the body, and focuses on medical conditions that athletes may suffer from in each system. Medical conditions in athletes with disabilities, genetics and exercise and emergency sports medicine are also uniquely examined. The Olympic Textbook of Medicine in Sport draws on the expertise of an international collection of contributors who are recognized as leaders in their respective fields. The systematic approach followed in the book will make it invaluable to all medical doctors and other health personnel who serve athletes and sports teams. Sports practitioners are provided with a clinical approach to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common and less common medical problems encountered by athletes. This volume should be kept close at hand for frequent consultation.

Download or read book Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science written by Roald Bahr and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series 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.

Download or read book The Olympic Textbook of Science in Sport written by Ronald J. Maughan and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2008-12-15 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series, published under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee, delivers an up-to-date, state of the art presentation of the scientific aspects of conditioning, injury prevention, and competition. The book covers the key areas of scientific knowledge in sport and is divided into: physiology and biochemistry; nutrition; anthropometry; immunology; cell biology; biomechanics, engineering and ergonomics; psychology; pharmacology; limitations to performance; special populations; and exercise and health. Presented in a clear style and format, The Olympic Textbook of Science in Sport, draws on the expertise of an international collection of contributors who are recognized as leaders in their respective fields. It will be indispensable for all sport scientists and medical doctors who serve athletes and sports teams and is an invaluable reference for students of sport and exercise science.