{"product_id":"sports-injuries-by-lars-peterson-9781841847054","title":"Sports Injuries","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs more and more people realise 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by two world-renowned experts, \u003cem\u003eSports Injuries, Fourth Edition\u003c\/em\u003e 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 skilfully integrates scientific background and evidence with practical application. Topics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIndividual risk factors for sports injuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEffects of physical inactivity on the tissues\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHead and face injuries in sport \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCervical, thoracic and abdominal injuries in sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBack and spine injuries in sport \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOutdoor activities during extreme conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSports injuries of the lower and upper extremities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInjuries in sport for the disabled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated with more than 650 colour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932456698092,"sku":"9781841847054","price":423.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781841847054-sports-injuries.jpg?v=1783863413","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/sports-injuries-by-lars-peterson-9781841847054","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}