(Ebook) The Anatomy of Sports Injuries, Your Illustrated Guide to Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment by Brad Walker ISBN 9781905367382, 1905367384

(Ebook) The Anatomy of Sports Injuries, Your Illustrated Guide to Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment by Brad Walker ISBN 9781905367382, 1905367384

As sports participation rates increase, so does the occurrence ofsport-related injury. As a consequence, there is a need fordetailed, easy-to-understand reference books on the prevention,treatment and management of sports injury.Whilst there are many books dealing with this subject, very few presentdetailed anatomical information in a way that is easy to understand foreveryone from the weekend warrior to the professional athlete; from thefirst-year personal trainer to the seasoned sports coach or from the recentuniversity graduate to the accomplished sports doctor.Combining real-life practical experience with detailed theory, BradWalker presents complex prevention, treatment and managementstrategies in a way that everyone can understand. Full-color illustrationsprovide a visual aid to the workings of the human body during thesports injury management process. The expert yet easy-to-followinformation will help the reader prevent sports injury, and in the eventthat an injury does occur help to treat it effectively, allowing a return toactivity in as little time as possible.The Anatomy of Sports Injuries looks at sport-related injury from everyangle. Chapter 1 introduces the concept of sports injury. It explains thedifferent classifications and grades of sports injury and describes thestructures and tissues involved. In Chapter 2 key prevention strategiesare explained to help reduce the occurrence of sport-related injury. InChapter 3 a comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation process is outlined to ensure a quick and complete recovery.Chapters 4–17 provide a detailed overview of 120 sports injuries in aneasy-to-locate format. Divided into key areas of the body, each sportsinjury is described by: the anatomy and physiology involved, possiblecauses, signs and symptoms, complications, immediate treatment,rehabilitation procedures and long-term prognosis.Aimed at fitness enthusiasts and health-care professionals of all levels,The Anatomy of Sports Injuries also provides strength and flexibilityexercises to aid with sports injury prevention, treatment andrehabilitation. These exercises are by no means exhaustive and merelyprovide guidance. Consult a healthcare professional for a tailor-madeprogramme to suit your individual needs.