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The Handbooks of Sports Medicine and Science

Author : Heikki Rusko

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 211 pages

File Size : 42,47 MB

Release : 2008-04-15

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0470693061

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Book Description

The Handbooks of Sports Medicine and Science present basic clinical and scientific information in a clear style and format as related to specific sports events drawn from the Olympic Summer and Winter Games. Each handbook is written by a small team of authorities co-ordinated by an editor who is internationally respected and recognised in the particular sport activity. Each volume presents up-to-date information on the basic biology of the sport, conditioning techniques, nutrition, and the medical aspects of injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. This Handbook will constitute the most complete and authoritative source of information in existence as regards the scientific and clinical aspects of cross country skiing: physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, injury prevention, treatment and care of medical problems, and conditioning for competition.



Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science, The Paralympic Athlete

Author : Yves Vanlandewijck

Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell

Page : 312 pages

File Size : 50,33 MB

Release : 2011-01-31

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9781444334043

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Book Description

This brand new Handbook addresses Paralympic sports and athletes, providing practical information on the medical issues, biological factors in the performance of the sports and physical conditioning. The book begins with a comprehensive introduction of the Paralympic athlete, followed by discipline-specific reviews from leading authorities in disability sport science, each covering the biomechanics, physiology, medicine, philosophy, sociology and psychology of the discipline. The Paralympic Athlete also addresses recent assessment and training tools to enhance the performance of athletes, particularly useful for trainers and coaches, and examples of best practice on athletes' scientific counseling are also presented. This new title sits in a series of specialist reference volumes, ideal for the use of professionals working directly with competitive athletes.



Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science

Author : Jonathan C. Reeser

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 245 pages

File Size : 22,20 MB

Release : 2008-04-15

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0470693126

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This addition to the Handbook series is presented in five sections. The first sections covers basic and applied science, including biomechanics, the physiologic demands of volleyball, conditioning and nutrition. The second section looks at the role of the medical professional in volleyball, covering team physicians, pre-participation examination, medical equipment at courtside and emergency planning. The third section looks at injuries - including prevention, epidemiology, upper and lower limb injuries and rehabilitation. The next section looks at those volleyball players who require special consideration: the young, the disabled, and the elite, as well as gender issues. Finally, section five looks at performance enhancement.



Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science

Author : Yves C. Vanlandewijck

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 490 pages

File Size : 17,75 MB

Release : 2016-06-07

Category : Medical

ISBN : 111904510X

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Book Description

Part of the esteemed IOC Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series, this new volume on Training and Coaching the Paralympic Athlete will be athlete-centred with each chapter written for the practical use of medical doctors and allied health personnel. The chapters also consider the role of medical science in the athlete’s sporting career and summarize current international scientific Paralympic literature. Provides a concise, authoritative overview of the science, medicine and psycho-social aspects of training and coaching disabled and Paralympic athletes Offers guidance on medical aspects unique to the training and coaching of Paralympic athletes Endorsed by both the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Written and edited by global thought leaders in sports medicine



Sports Nutrition

Author : Christine Karpinski

Publisher : American Dietetic Association

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 23,21 MB

Release : 2017

Category : Athletes

ISBN : 9780880919753

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Book Description

This long-standing and renowned reference for both the seasoned and novice sports dietitian thoroughly explores all areas of nutrition for sports and fitness. Now in full colour, it also serves as an excellent text for sports nutrition courses and a study aid for the CSSD specialty exam.



Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science, Football (Soccer)

Author : Bj?rn Ekblom

Publisher : Blackwell Publishing

Page : 227 pages

File Size : 32,84 MB

Release : 1994-07-27

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9780632033287

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Book Description

Soccer has been written primarily for team trainers, coaches and athletes involved in the game, but should also be of interest to doctors and other health professionals involved in the treatment of soccer players. The coverage is comprehensive, with chapters on every aspect of the game from tactics to nutrition, and from the history of soccer to injury treatment and prevention. Special chapters deal with the female soccer player, the referee, and the goalkeeper and the role of the team physician.



Oxford Handbook of Sport and Exercise Medicine

Author : Domhnall MacAuley

Publisher : Oxford University Press

Page : 782 pages

File Size : 29,63 MB

Release : 2012-11

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0199660158

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Book Description

Fully revised and updated, with a new section on the older patient and expanded advice on physiotherapy and rehabilitation programmes, this handbook is an indispensable companion for any professional working in sport and exercise medicine.



Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science

Author : Margo Mountjoy

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 48,4 MB

Release : 2014-10-06

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1118862201

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This new International Olympic Committee (IOC) handbook covers the science, medicine and psycho-social aspects of females in sports at all levels of competition. Each chapter focuses on the specific issues that female athletes confront both on and off the field, such as bone health, nutritional recommendations, exercise/competition during menstruation and pregnancy, and much more. Fully endorsed by the IOC and drawing upon the experience of an international team of expert contributors, no other publication deals with the topic in such a concise and complete manner. The Female Athlete is recommended for all health care providers for women and girl athletes internationally for all sports and all levels of competition. It is a valuable resource for medical doctors, physical and occupational therapists, nutritionists, and sports scientists as well as coaches, personal trainers and athletes.



EBOOK Clinical Sports Nutrition 5e

Author : Louise Burke

Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education Australia

Page : 845 pages

File Size : 41,25 MB

Release : 2015-09-18

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1743763123

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Book Description

Clinical Sports Nutrition 5e is a cornerstone of the Sports Medicine series offered by McGraw-Hill. This complete practical and clinical reference provides the latest sports nutrition information, drawing on scientific research from around the globe. All chapters have been substantially revised and updated with contributions from leading academics, physicians and sports dietitians in Australia, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. In addition there are seven new commentaries: · A molecular view of exercise · Female athlete triad and energy availability · Measuring energy availability · Treating low energy availability · Vegetarian eating · Antioxidant supplementation and exercise · Fluid guidelines This respected reference work is an invaluable asset for students and instructors in the discipline of sports nutrition, and is also essential reading for elite athletes, sports professionals and trainers who need to keep their knowledge current.



Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine

Author : Michael Kent

Publisher : OUP Oxford

Page : 620 pages

File Size : 49,32 MB

Release : 2006-12-01

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0191574880

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The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine provides comprehensive and authoritative definitions of nearly 8000 sports science and sports medicine terms. All major areas are covered, including exercise psychology, sports nutrition, biomechanics, anatomy, sports sociology, training principles and techniques and sports injury and rehabilitation The dictionary will be an invaluable aid to students, coaches, athletes and anyone wanting instant access to the scientific principles, anatomical structures, and physiological, sociological and psychological processes that affect sporting performance. It will also be of interest to the general reader interested in sports science and medicine terminology.