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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300213303321

Autore

Gnecchi Sébastien

Titolo

Hand and Finger Injuries in Rock Climbers / / by Sébastien Gnecchi, François Moutet

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015

ISBN

3-319-16790-1

Edizione

[1st ed. 2015.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (245 p.)

Collana

Sports and Traumatology, , 2105-0759

Disciplina

796.5223

Soggetti

Sports medicine

Traumatology

Orthopedics

Human anatomy

Radiology

Medical rehabilitation

Sports Medicine

Traumatic Surgery

Anatomy

Diagnostic Radiology

Rehabilitation Medicine

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- The Anatomy of the Hand -- Various Lesions -- Surgical Techniques -- Training and Back to Training -- Assessment and Safety -- Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

The aim of this book is not only to help climbers and coaches gain a better understanding of medical consultations, but also to offer insights into practical treatment. As regards the medical field, the explanation of the different forces exerted on fingers during climbing allows better assessment of the causes of injuries and can help injured climbers adjust when they return to training.  Despite their small size and fragility, fingers are essential in rock-climbing. The publication of this book was motivated by the numerous possible injuries and the



required treatments, as well as the desire to connect medicine to this field. Combining scientific and medical research offers a new approach to training and practice. Indeed, promoting cooperation between specialists and coaches for the benefit of climbers can reduce the risk of lesions and improve training.