A clearly structured, concise guide to the scientific basis, diagnosis and
treatment of sports injury, this volume covers all aspects of sports medicine
needed by orthopaedic surgeons and physicians encountering sports injuries in
their practice. Throughout the text, key points are illustrated by clear drwings
and figures, as well as extensive tabular material. The first part of the book
deals with general aspects of sports medicine: its history, basics, theory,
environmental aspects, and the additional impact of eco-systems on exercise.
Part 2 examines injuries to specific regions of the body, as well as the
psychological problems such injuries entail. Part 3 discusses the specific
requirements of the female