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Anatomy of Sports Injuries

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ISBN-10: 1556436661

ISBN-13: 9781556436666

Edition: 2007

Authors: Brad Walker

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Everyone who plays sports experiences injuries. Many people never fully recover because they're not aware of what they can do to facilitate recovery. But there's no need to simply resign yourself to "living with" a sports injury. In "The Anatomy of Sports Injuries, "author Brad Walker brings years of expertise--he works with elite-level and world-champion athletes, and lectures on injury prevention--to this how-to guide. The book takes a fundamental approach, bringing you inside the body to show exactly what is happening when a sports injury occurs. At the heart of "The Anatomy of Sports Injuries "are 300 full-color illustrations that show the sports injury in detail, along with 200 line…    
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Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Publication date: 12/26/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 7.75" wide x 10.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.738
Language: English

Introduction
Explanation of Sports Injury
What Constitutes a Sports Injury?
What is Affected in a Sports Injury?
Is the Sports Injury Acute or Chronic?
How Are Sports Injuries Classified?
How Are Sprain and Strain Injuries Classified?
Sports Injury Prevention
Warm-up
Cool-down
The FITT Principle
Overtraining
Fitness and Skill Development
Stretching and Flexibility
Facilities, Rules, and Protective Devices
Sports Injury Treatment and Rehabilitation
Introduction to Sports Injury Management
Regaining the Fitness Components
Sports Injuries of the Skin
Cuts, Abrasions, Chafing
Sunburn
Frostbite
Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)
Blisters
Corns, Calluses, Plantar Warts (Verrucae)
Sports Injuries of the Head and Neck
Acute
Head Concussion, Contusion, Haemorrhage, Fracture
Neck Strain, Fracture, Contusion
Cervical Nerve Stretch Syndrome
Whiplash (Neck Sprain)
Wryneck (Acute Torticollis)
Slipped Disc (Acute Cervical Disc Disease)
Pinched Nerve (Cervical Radiculitis)
Spur Formation (Cervical Spondylosis)
Teeth
Eye
Ear
Nose
Sports Injuries of the Hands and Fingers
Acute
Metacarpal Fractures
Thumb Sprain (Ulnar Collateral Ligament)
Mallet Finger (Long Extensor Tendon)
Finger Sprain
Finger Dislocation
Chronic
Hand/Finger Tendinitis
Sports Injuries of the Wrists and Forearm
Acute
Wrist and Forearm Fracture
Wrist Sprain
Wrist Dislocation
Chronic
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome
Wrist Ganglion Cyst
Wrist Tendinitis
Sports Injuries of the Elbow
Acute
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Elbow Dislocation
Triceps Brachii Tendon Rupture
Chronic
Tennis Elbow
Golfer's Elbow
Thrower's Elbow
Elbow Bursitis
Sports Injuries of the Shoulder and Upper Arm
Acute
Fracture (Collar Bone, Humerus)
Dislocation of the Shoulder
Shoulder Subluxation
Acromioclavicular Separation
Sternoclavicular Separation
Biceps Brachii Tendon Rupture
Biceps Brachii Bruise
Muscle Strain (Biceps Brachii, Chest)
Chronic
Impingement Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Shoulder Bursitis
Bicipital Tendinitis
Pectoral Muscle Insertion Inflammation
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Sports Injuries of the Back and Spine
Acute
Muscle Strain of the Back
Ligament Sprain of the Back
Thoracic Contusion
Chronic
Slipped Disc (Herniated or Ruptured)
Bulging Disc
Stress Fracture of the Vertebra
Sports Injuries of the Chest and Abdomen
Acute
Broken (Fractured) Ribs
Flail Chest
Abdominal Muscle Strain
Sports Injuries of the Hips, Pelvis, and Groin
Acute
Hip Flexor Strain
Hip Pointer
Avulsion Fracture
Groin Strain
Chronic
Osteitis Pubis
Stress Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Iliopsoas Tendinitis
Tendinitis of the Adductor Muscles
Snapping Hip Syndrome
Trochanteric Bursitis
Sports Injuries of the Hamstrings and Quadriceps
Acute
Femur Fracture
Quadriceps Strain
Hamstring Strain
Thigh Bruise (Contusion)
Chronic
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Quadriceps Tendinitis
Sports Injuries of the Knee
Acute
Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Chronic
Bursitis
Knee Synovial Plica
Osgood-Schlatter Syndrome
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper's Knee)
Chondromalacia Patellae (Runner's Knee)
Subluxing Knee Cap
Sports Injuries of the Lower Leg
Acute
Fractures (Tibia, Fibula)
Calf Strain
Achilles Tendon Strain
Chronic
Achilles Tendinitis
Medial Tibial Pain Syndrome (Shin Splints)
Stress Fracture
Anterior Compartment Syndrome
Sports Injuries of the Ankle
Acute
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Fracture
Chronic
Posterior Tibial Tendinitis
Peroneal Tendon Subluxation
Peroneal Tendinitis
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Supination
Pronation
Sports Injuries of the Foot
Acute
Fracture of the Foot
Chronic
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
Stress Fracture
Flexor and Extensor Tendinitis
Morton's Neuroma
Sesamoiditis
Bunions
Hammer Toe
Turf Toe
Claw Foot (Pes Cavus)
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel Spur
Black Nail (Subungual Haematoma)
Ingrown Toenail
Glossary of Terms
Resources
Index