Description
Sports Physician Handbook, the fourth edition of the Team Physician Manual: International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), covers all key areas of activity and intervention, from the preparticipation examination to rehabilitation, drug testing, care of the young athlete, the female athlete, and environmental issues. The book also surveys major classifications of sports injuries, offering clear advice on field side assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. It further examines best practices in broader aspects of sports medicine, such as injury prevention and the psychology of recovery. Sports Physician Handbook continues the tradition of high-caliber authorship, featuring contributions from world-leading physicians and scientists. In short, the fourth edition represents a "must-have" reference for any doctor, scientist, physical therapist, or medical professional working in sport.- Official FIMS Handbook: The authoritative sports medicine manual of the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS)- Expanded Content and Structure: Substantially revised and enlarged, offering more detailed and comprehensive coverage across all areas of sports medicine- New Chapters and Emerging Topics: Features updated content on environmental health, muscle injuries, and the psychology of sports injury—reflecting the latest developments in these fields- Diverse Athlete Populations: Dedicated sections for young athletes, para athletes, female athletes, and senior competitors, addressing their specific medical and performance needs- Contemporary Medical Issues: Covers health considerations for new Olympic sports such as skateboarding, sport climbing, and breakdancing, alongside evolving trends in athlete care- Extensive Musculoskeletal Injury Coverage: In-depth guidance on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries across all major body regions
Table of Contents
Part 1 Sports Medicine for the Team Physician1. The responsibilities and qualifications of a sports physician2. The cardiovascular pre-participation screening of athletes: a cornerstone of sport-related sudden cardiac death3. Sports nutrition 4. Fieldside assessment and management5. Respiratory issues as part of elite athlete and team care6. Anti-Doping Matters in Sport7. Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) in Sports Medicine8. Medical and other conditions affecting sports participation9. The young athlete10. Para Athlete Medicine Care11. The female athlete12. The masters, older and senior athletes13. Environmental challenges for athletesPart 2 Musculoskeletal Injuries: Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation14. Shoulder injuries15. Elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand injuries16. Spine Injuries17. Knee injuries18. Hamstring & Thigh injuries19. Hip & Groin Injuries20. Let, foot and ankle injuries21. Head Injuries & ConcussionPart 3 Other Sports Injuries and Management22. Taping and bracing in sports23. Preventing sports injuries: what the team physician needs to know24. The psychology of sports injury and recovery25. Sports-related Eye Injuries and Ophthalmology Issues in Sport26. Sports-related oral injuries and health27. New Olympic Sports: focus on medical issues in BMX racing at the elite level28. Medical planning for international games: a comprehensive checklist29. Cardiac screening
