The Olympic Textbook Of Medicine In Sport Hardcover

The Olympic Textbook of Medicine in Sport, edited by Martin P. Schwellnus, is a comprehensive volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series, published under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This authoritative resource provides an up-to-date, state-of-the-art presentation of the medical conditions that athletes may encounter during training and competition. The textbook covers not only the basic approach to training, monitoring training, and the clinical implications of excessive training but also addresses all major systems in the body, focusing on medical conditions that athletes may suffer from in each system. Additionally, it uniquely examines medical conditions in athletes with disabilities, the relationship between genetics and exercise, and emergency sports medicine. Drawing on the expertise of an international collection of contributors recognized as leaders in their respective fields, the book offers a systematic approach to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of common and less common medical problems encountered by athletes. It serves as an invaluable reference for medical doctors and other health personnel who serve athletes and sports teams, providing a clinical approach to sports medicine practice.