Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science, Sports Injury Prevention,9781405162449

Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science, Sports Injury Prevention

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9781405162449
ISBN10: 1405162449
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-02-09
Publisher(s): Wiley-Blackwell
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Summary

This volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series is a practical guide on the prevention of sports injuries. It covers all Olympic sports, plus additional sport activities with international competition, such as rugby. Focusing on reducing the potential for injuries, the book is organised by regions of the body. There are also chapters on the importance of injury prevention and developing an injury prevention program within a team. The authors identify the risk factors for specific injuries in each sport, typical injury mechanisms and risks associated with training.

Author Biography

Roald Bahr, MD, PhD, Sports Medicine Department, University of Sport and Physical Education, Norway

Lars Engebretsen, MD, PhD, Professor and Chairman, Orthopaedic Center, Ulleval University Hospital, Norway

Table of Contents

Why is injury prevention in sports important?
A systematic approach to sports injury prevention
Developing and managing an injury prevention program within the team
Preventing ankle injuries
Preventing knee injuries
Preventing hamstring injuries
Preventing groin injuries
Preventing low back injuries
Preventing shoulder injuries
Preventing elbow injuries
Preventing injuries to the head and cervical spine
Preventing tendon overuse injuries
Implementing large-scale injury prevention programs
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