Sports Injuries Guidebook, Paperback/Robert Gotlin

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Description Injuries happen, and when they do, athletes and coaches need to have access to quick support. With Sports Injuries Guidebook, Second Edition, you will be equipped with the information you need for sports injury identification and first response. Dr. Robert Gotlin, a former medical consultant to the New York Knicks, the New York Liberty, the New York Yankees, and the New Jersey Nets, has assembled 27 top specialists in sports medicine to create an authoritative guide covering more than 130 common sports injuries, including the following: Biomechanics of injury The sideline examination Concussions Rotator cuff tears Knee injuries Bone fractures Ligament sprains Muscle strains and tears IT band syndrome Shin splits Chapters cover injuries for most body regions and include anatomical drawings of the injured area, a description of common causes, identification clues, an explanation of symptoms, immediate treatment options, and guidelines for returning to action. This second edition also features new chapters explaining how and why injuries happen, as well as different types of injection therapies and when they may be most beneficial. You'll also learn how to prevent injuries from occurring in the first place with proper conditioning, body maintenance, and nutrition. With high-quality illustrations and a user-friendly format, Sports Injuries Guidebook will arm you with the first-aid information needed to quickly and safely handle the most common injuries. CE exam available For certified professionals, a companion continuing education exam can be completed after reading this book. Sports Injuries Guidebook, Second Edition Online CE Exam, may be purchased separately or as part of the Sports Injuries Guidebook, Second Edition With CE Exam, package that includes both the book and the exam. About the Author Robert S. Gotlin, DO, is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and is an academic and clinical authority in the subspecialty of orthopedic and sports medicine and rehabilitation. His medical school training was at the Southeastern University of the Health Sciences in Miami, Florida, after which he had his internship at the Brookdale Hospital Medical Center and his residency training at the Mount Sinai Hospital, both in New York City. His interests include sports injuries, back pain, running injuries, tailbone pain, youth sports, and exercise prescription. He has written extensively and has lectured nationally and internationally on these topics. Gotlin frequently appears in the media, on radio, television, and in print. He hosted the Dr. Rob Says . . . Sports Health and Fitness show, which aired on 1050 ESPN, where he offered expertise and advice on a myriad of related topics. He has served on the medical team with W. Norman Scott, MD, team physician for the New York Knicks (NBA) and New York Liberty (WNBA) and was physiatrist consultant to Michael Kelly, MD, team physician for the New Jersey Nets (NBA) and to Stuart Hershon, MD, team physician for the New York Yankees (MLB). He also is the team physician for the Harlem Wizards professional basketball team.

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Human Kinetics Publishers

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Carte straina/Sports & active outdoor recreation