Sports injuries sourcebook : basic consumer health information about various sports injuries including sprains, strains, bursitis, tendinitis, fractures, cramps, and injuries to various parts of the body, including the head, face, spine, arms, hip, legs, and feet, and facts about injury prevention, protective equipment, pain management, and the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries : along with a glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for additional information / Kevin Hayes, managing editor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hayes, Kevin.

Contributor:

Hayes, Kevin (Editor of health information), editor.

Series:

Health reference series.

Health reference series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sports injuries.

Sports medicine.

Wounds and injuries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 618 pages).

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

Detroit, Michigan : Omnigraphics, Incorporated, [2021]

Summary:

Describes the basic types of sports injuries and discusses protective equipment and injury prevention strategies for specific activities. Provides facts about nutrition and hydration, supplements, diagnosis and treatment, and specific risks and prevention strategies for children and young athletes.

Contents:

Part 1. Elements in sports

part 2. Common sports injuries

part 3. Other medical conditions related to sports

part 4. Sports safety and injury prevention

part 5. Pain management and performance-enhancing drugs in sports

part 6. Caring for injured athletes

part 7. Additional help and information.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781787858657

1787858650

9780780818279

078081827X

OCLC:

1227520851