Full Description
The #1 text in Sports Medicine! This cornerstone textbook has been updated with the latest research and developments. Brukner & Khan's world-leading title provides an authoritative foundation for clinicians and students. This complete practical guide to physiotherapy and musculoskeletal medicine covers all aspects of diagnosis and contemporary management of sports-related injuries. The fifth edition has been expanded to accommodate a much higher level of evidence-based content and reflects the huge amount of new research and significant changes in thinking since the previous edition was published. The contributing editors are an international compilation of globally recognised experts within their fields. This is essential reading for sports medicine physicians, physical therapists and physical therapy students. Topics in Volume Two Include: •Exercise and health •Exercise and disease •Environment •Harassment and abuse •Special groups •Maximising athletic performance •Nutrition for performance
Contents
PART AEXERCISE AND HEALTH
Chapter 1Physical inactivity: A major public health problem
Chapter 2Benefits and risks of physical activity
Chapter 3Prescribing physical activity: The clinical assessment
Chapter 4Prescribing physical activity: The written prescription
Chapter 5Prescribing physical activity: Motivational interviewing
Chapter 6Nutrition for health
PART BMANAGING MEDICAL PROBLEMS
Chapter 7Obesity
Chapter 8Diabetes mellitus
Chapter 9Sudden cardiac death in sport
Chapter 10Cardiovascular symptoms
Chapter 11Respiratory symptoms during exercise
Chapter 12Gastrointestinal symptoms
Chapter 13Haematuria and other urinary symptoms
Chapter 14Neurological conditions
Chapter 15Rheumatological conditions
Chapter 16Osteoarthritis
Chapter 17Osteoporosis and bone health
Chapter 18Infections
Chapter 19The tired athlete
Chapter 20Cancer
Chapter 21Physical activity in the prevention and treatment of depression
Chapter 22Anxiety disorders
PART CENVIRONMENT
Chapter 23Heat
Chapter 24Cold
Chapter 25Altitude
Chapter 26Underwater
Chapter 27Physical activity and the built environment
PART DSPECIAL GROUPS
Chapter 28Children and adolescents
Chapter 29Female-specific considerations in sport: anatomy, physiology, injuries, and performance
Chapter 30Transgender and intersex
Chapter 31Older people
Chapter 32The person with disability
PART EPERFORMANCE AND ETHICS
Chapter 33Nutrition for performance
Chapter 34Drugs and the Athlete
Chapter 35Genetics in exercise and sport
Chapter 36Medico-legal issues
Chapter 37Harassment and abuse
PART FPRACTICAL SPORTS MEDICINE
Chapter 38Emergencies
Chapter 39Medical coverage of endurance events
Chapter 40Multi-sport endurance events
