Consumer health information about sports injuries in various parts of the body, protective equipment and preventive measures, treatment options, and a special section on sports injuries in children and teens. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

"Provides consumer health information about sports injuries in various parts of the body, protective equipment and preventive measures, and treatment options. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

Provides information on the most common types of sports injuries, including injuries to the head and face, arms and hands, and legs and feet, heat-related illness, spinal injuries, and overtraining injuries, along with current treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

"Provides basic consumer health information about the causes of sports injuries, their prevention, and treatment options. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.

From tennis elbow to severe trauma, Dr. James Andrews has treated countless sports injuries during his unparalleled medical career. An orthopedic surgeon, well known for performing Tommy John surgeries, and a consultant to some of the fiercest teams in college and professional sports, Dr. Andrews is the father of modern sports medicine and one of the most influential figures in the world of athletics. In Any Given Monday, he distills his practical wisdom and professional advice to combat a growing epidemic of injury among sports’ most vulnerable population: its young athletes. Every year more than 3.5 million children will require medical treatment for sports-related injuries, the majority of which are avoidable through proper training and awareness. Any Given Monday is Dr. Andrews’s sport-by-sport guide to injury prevention and treatment, written specifically for the parents, grandparents, and coaches of young athletes. From identifying eating disorders to preventing career-ending ACL tears and concussions, Any Given Monday is a compendium of practical advice for every major sport, including football, gymnastics, judo, basketball, tennis, baseball, cheerleading, wrestling, and more. This invaluable guide reveals how young athletes can maximize their talent and maintain a lifetime of health both on the field and off.

Provides basic consumer health information about sports injuries in various parts of the body, protective equipment and preventive measures, treatment options, and a special section on sports injuries in children and teens. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

"This Sourcebook describes the causes, treatment, and rehabilitation of common sports injuries and also provides information about injury prevention in many different sporting activities, including football, baseball, basketball, and in-line skating. It gives answers to questions about sports injuries among such groups of people as seniors, young athletes, and women. In addition, it offers a list of resources for further help and information."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Provides information about the causes and risk factors for and signs and symptoms of TBI, treatment options, caregiving and other support services, recent research, and more.

Consumer health information about the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and disorders and the prevention of eye injuries, along with tips for coping with low vision.

Consumer health information about physical rehabilitation, focus areas of physical rehabilitation, treatment plans and physical modalities. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.