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Record Nr.

UNINA9910808319803321

Titolo

ACSM's sports medicine : a comprehensive review / / senior editor, Francis G. O'Connor ; editors, Douglas J. Casa ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2012

ISBN

1-4698-2760-3

1-4698-7398-2

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (859 pages) : illustrations, charts

Altri autori (Persone)

O'ConnorFrancis G

Disciplina

617.1/027

617.1027

Soggetti

Sports Medicine

Athletic Injuries

Exercise

Sports medicine

Sports injuries

Outlines

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

section i. General considerations in sports medicine -- section ii. Evaluation of the injured athlete -- section iii. Medical problems in the athlete -- section iv. Musculoskeletal problems in the athlete -- section v. Principles of rehabilitation -- section vi. Sports-specific considerations -- section vii. Special populations.

Sommario/riassunto

The field of sports medicine is evolving, accelerated by emerging technologies and changing health care policies. To stay up to speed and ace the Boards, you need a resource that moves at your pace. Sanctioned by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), this handy review addresses all areas of the sports medicine subspecialty board examination-with coverage that spans the full spectrum of sports medicine, from medical to skeletal conditions related to the athlete. The editors and authors include orthopedic surgeons, family physicians, pediatricians, internal medicine specialists, physiatrists, certified athletic trainers, physical therapists, psychologists,



nutritionists, exercise physiologists and more, ensuring that you’ll benefit from the broad spectrum of expertise embraced by the specialty. Look inside and explore…  Seven convenient sections address general considerations, evaluation of the injured athlete, medical problems, musculoskeletal problems, principles of rehabilitation, sports-specific populations, and special populations.  Comprehensive coverage includes all topic areas featured on sports medicine subspecialty board exams.  Easy-access bulleted format makes essential facts simple to locate and recall.  Tables, figures, and algorithms make complex ideas easy to grasp and retain. PLUS…  An online companion resource includes nearly 1,000 board-style practice questions with rationale for correct and incorrect responses-a great way to test your knowledge and improve your exam performance!.