Management of Track and Field Injuries

Canata, Gian Luigi; D'Hooghe, Pieter; Hunt, Kenneth J.; M. M. J. Kerkhoffs, Gino; Longo, Umile Giuseppe

This volume offers a comprehensive guide to the prevention, management of injury, risk factor mitigation, and rehabilitation in track and field athletes. It serves as a valuable resource for the sports medicine community, including surgeons, sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers.

In addition to addressing current management techniques for injuries, the book discusses various special considerations, e.g. biologics, the aging athlete, rehabilitation, nutrition, and gender.

Published in collaboration with ISAKOS, this book offers an updated information authored by experts in the field, and  a valuable contribution to the field of orthopedics and sports medicine.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2021-12-02

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783030602154

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-60216-1

Dimensions: 254cm x178cm

Pages: 370