Sports Injuries Sourcebook 6th Ed

Consumer health information about sports injuries in various parts of the body, protective equipment and preventive measures, treatment options, and a special section on sports injuries in children and teens. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

"Provides consumer health information about sports injuries in various parts of the body, protective equipment and preventive measures, and treatment options. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

Provides basic consumer health information about the elements of physical fitness, along with the various types of exercises, tips for starting and maintaining an exercise program, and strategies for avoiding injuries. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources. « hide

Provides basic consumer health information about sports injuries in various parts of the body, protective equipment and preventive measures, treatment options, and a special section on sports injuries in children and teens. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

Provides information on the most common types of sports injuries, including injuries to the head and face, arms and hands, and legs and feet, heat-related illness, spinal injuries, and overtraining injuries, along with current treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

Consumer health information about the causes and management of various types of acute and chronic pain, along with prevention strategies and coping tips. Includes index, glossary of related terms, other resources.

Consumer health information about the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and disorders and the prevention of eye injuries, along with tips for coping with low vision.

"This Sourcebook describes the causes, treatment, and rehabilitation of common sports injuries and also provides information about injury prevention in many different sporting activities, including football, baseball, basketball, and in-line skating. It gives answers to questions about sports injuries among such groups of people as seniors, young athletes, and women. In addition, it offers a list of resources for further help and information."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved