Author: Per A. F. H. Renström
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 1993-12-16
Total Pages: 512
ISBN-13: 9780632033317
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSports 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.
Book Synopsis The Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine: An IOC Medical Commission Publication, Sports Injuries by : Per A. F. H. Renström
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.