Sports Injuries: Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation, Fourth Edition

Description:

As more and more people realize the cardiovascular, metabolic, and muscular benefits that regular physical activity provides, the risk for potential injury also increases. In order to provide successful treatment, all persons involved in the management of injury must have a thorough understanding of the healing process of the various tissues and also be familiar with the demands of different types of sports. Written by two world-renowned experts, Sports Injuries, Fourth Edition comprehensively covers the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Essential reading for all athletes, coaches/trainers, physiotherapists, and doctors, the updated edition of this highly popular and well-established textbook skillfully integrates scientific background and evidence with practical application. Topics covered include: Individual risk factors for sports injuries Effects of physical inactivity on the tissues Head and face injuries in sport Cervical, thoracic and abdominal injuries in sport Back and spine injuries in sport Outdoor activities during extreme conditions Sports injuries of the lower and upper extremities Injuries in sport for the disabled Richly illustrated with more than 650 color drawings and photographs, this book covers injuries resulting from the full range of international sports. For each type of injury examined, it details the symptoms, mechanism of injury, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation protocols, and key points—clearly stating what both non-medical and medical professionals should do in each case of injury. This easy-to-follow textbook features a glossary of key terms and protocols with rehabilitation exercises to provide readers with a solid understanding about how to effectively treat, rehabilitate, and prevent sports injuries.

Table of Contents:

1. Sports Medicine/Injuries in Sports and Society

Introduction

Injuries during sport, exercise and physical activity

Sports & Exercise Medicine in healthcare

Sports & Exercise Medicine background and history

Components of Sports Medicine and Sports & Exercise Medicine

Sports injuries

Prevention

Sports science

Ethical considerations in Sports & Exercise Medicine

References

2. Risk Factors for Sports Injuries

Individual risk factors

References

3. Prevention of Injury and Preparation for Sport

Sports injury prevention

References

4. Equipment in Sports – Principles

Shoes

Equipment and rules

References

5. Braces and Taping Used in Sport

Support bandages

Orthoses and braces

Taping

The future of taping and development

References

Further reading

6. Injury Prevention in Some Major Sports

Running/jumping

Throwing sports

Tennis

Alpine skiing

Football/Soccer

Ice hockey

References

Further reading

7. Injury Management Options and Possibilities

Arena safety and contingency plan

Sports Medicine management and equipment at the arena

Very acute emergency care at the sports stadium

Acute care in the arena

Clinical treatment alternatives

References

Further reading

8. Treatment Principles and Options – an Overview

Skeletal injuries

Joint and ligament injuries

Joint cartilage injuries

Joint diseases

Muscle injuries

Injuries in the muscle–tendon complex

Tendon injuries

Injuries of the bursa

Peripheral nerve injuries

Other injuries

Stitch (splenic stitch) – exercise-related transient abdominal pain (ETAP)

References

Further reading

9. Rehabilitation Principles

Movement therapy and physical therapy

Psychological aspects of injury and rehabilitation

References

Further reading

10. Shoulder Injuries in Sports

Investigation of the shoulder

Injuries and disorders related to acute and chronic shoulder instability

Clavicular injuries

Nerve injuries in the shoulder region

Brachial plexus injuries (Burner syndrome)

Rehabilitation of the shoulder and upper limb

Rehabilitation program

References

Further reading

11. Injuries to the Upper Arm

Functional anatomy

Further reading

12. Elbow Injuries in Sport

Functional anatomy

Elbow injuries in adults

Elbow injuries in children

Medial elbow injuries

Posterior elbow injuries

Anterior elbow injuries

Fractures and dislocations

Rehabilitation program: elbow, wrist and hand

Reference

Further reading

13. Forearm, Wrist and Hand Injuries in Sport

Forearm injuries

Overuse injuries

Compartment syndrome

Fractures

Wrist injuries

Hand and finger injuries

Tendon injuries

Rehabilitation of the wrist and hand

References

Further reading

14. Head and Face Injuries in Sport

Head injuries

Facial injuries

Ear injuries

Eye injuries

Injuries to the mouth

References

Further reading

15. Throat, Chest and Abdominal Injuries in Sport

Throat injuries

Thoracic injuries

Abdominal injuries

Further reading

16. Back/Spine Injuries in Sport

Functional anatomy and biomechanics

Examination with back pain present

Neck/cervical spine

Thoracic and lumbar spine

Reference

Further reading

17. Groin, Pelvis and Hip Joint Injuries in Sport

Functional anatomy

Groin injuries

Other causes of pain in and around the hip

Hernia

Inflammation of internal organs

Hip complaints in children and adolescents

Rehabilitation of hip, pelvis, groin and thighs

Reference

Further reading

18. Thigh Injuries in Sport

Muscle injuries to the posterior side of the femur

Injury to the front (anterior), outside (lateral) and inside (medial) of the femur

Less common causes of thigh pain

Reference

Further reading

19. Knee Injuries in Sport

Functional anatomy and biomechanics

Medical history and examination

Ligament injuries

Meniscus injuries

Articular cartilage injuries

Rehabilitation programs for knee injuries

Rehabilitation programs for specific injuries

References

Further reading

20. Lower Leg Injuries in Sport

Functional anatomy

Fractures

Anterior lower leg pain

Medial lower leg pain

Lower leg stress fractures

Posterior lower leg pain

Lateral lower leg pain

Achilles tendon injuries

Reference

Further reading

21. Ankle Injuries in Sport

Overview of ankle injuries

Ankle instability

Mechanism of injury

Chronic instability of the ankle

Ankle pain

Impingement problems

Chronic ankle tendon injuries

Specific ankle rehabilitation

References

Further reading

22. Foot Injuries in Sport

Anatomy and function

Foot movements

Causes of foot overuse injuries

Hindfoot, heel problems

Midfoot problems

Forefoot and toe problems

Toenail problems

Skin conditions

Reference

Further reading

23. Growing Athletes – Special Considerations

Effects on development

Traumatic injuries

Injuries due to overuse

Training young athletes

Reference

Further reading

24. Outdoor Activity Risks and Sports During Extreme Conditions

Outdoor activities

Preventive measures

General rules for care and transport of injured people

Sports during extreme conditions

Reference

Further reading

25. Disabled Athletes’ Injuries

The emergence of sport for disabled

Types of disabilities

Acquired disabilities

Intellectual disability

Classification of disabled sports

References

Further reading

Index