Clinical Sports Medicine

A symptom-oriented, multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment - in the clinic or on the playing field

Whether youre dealing with the recreational sports player or the elite athlete - heres a comprehensive, authoritative guide to the total medical care of the individual participating in any form of physical exercise.

With chapters organised according to the anatomical region of the presenting symptom, Clinical Sports Medicine, Third Edition is a practical, superbly organised and easy-to-follow tool for sports medicine doctors, physiotherapists, general practitioners, massage therapists and athletic trainers.

Totally rewritten and re-illustratedNew full-colour formatOver 100 specially commissioned full-colour illustrationsIncludes a BONUS CD-ROM of printable patient sheetsOver 50 international authorsSix new chapters and substantial new sections within chapters that address new developments in the fieldSubstantial new sections within chapters that address new advances, including treatment of concussion, management and rehabilitation of shoulder injuries, prevention of knee and ankle injuries, and treatment of patello-femoral pain and tendinopathiesCompletely revised medical management chaptersThe latest evidence-based sports medicine information on emergency medicine, epilepsy, diabetes and heatstroke

This state-of-the-art guide to sports medicine provides important insights into anatomical and pathological causes of presenting problems.

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Provides an understanding of the biomechanics of various sporting activities - a vital foundation for the sports medicine practitioner

Covers everything you need to care for both the elite and recreational athlete – from pre-screening to injury management to returning to sportBrings clinicians fully up to date on the fields most recent advances, with contributions from over 50 top international expertsIs filled with practical, cutting-edge management strategies and clinical pearlsContains hundreds of illustrations - many in full-colour - facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment:: from anatomical models, tables and charts to photographs demonstrating diagnostic and rehabilitative techniquesClearly outlines the stages in clinical assessment, including examination routines for each joint or regionFocuses on the three major groups of structures causing musculoskeletal pain:: joints (including ligaments); muscles (including tendons and fascia); and neural structuresExplains how to manage the most commonly dislocated joints, acute ligament sprains, muscle strains, contusions, and stress fracturesShows how to avoid muscle wasting and reduce joint stiffness when immobilisation is required for fracture healingOffers strategies for treating muscle cramps and restoring full motion and function in tendon injuriesExplores predisposing factors in overuse injuries and describes their treatmentDescribes the role of radioisotopic imaging, MRI, and CT scansAlerts you to medical conditions that can mimic a sporting injuryEnables you to initiate injury prevention strategies in one-on-one consultations and in-season planning sessions with coachesGives you methods to hasten recovery following heavy bouts of training or competitionExamines drugs commonly used in treating sporting injuries and innovative therapies, including hyaluronic acid injections, glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) patches, and sclerosing agents such as polidocanolPresents the keys to success in formulating individualised rehab plansHelps you counsel athletes on supplements ranging from vitamins and minerals to creatine and amino acids with website links to keep you abreast of this time-sensitive issueSummarises prohibited classes of drugsAnd much more!