Winter Sports Injuries: A Handbook
- Book Review,
by James L. Moeller
From Book News, Inc.
Aimed at physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers, this reference deals with the medical problems commonly encountered by winter sport athletes. The first four chapters discuss general topics such as cardiac physiology and cold injury. Each of eleven remaining chapters covers the history, physiology, and mechanics of a specific sport and addresses the most prevalent medical and musculoskeletal problems associated with it. The editors are sports medicine practitioners in Auburn Hills, Michigan.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description
The perfect on-site reference for the entire spectrum of winter sports! Emphasizing treatment and prevention, this quick reference for clinicians involved in all aspects of winter sports medicine including the history, biomechanics and physiology of each sport. Features a comprehensive table in the beginning of the book, which includes all the pertinent information needed to quickly evaluate a patient.
From the Back Cover
For anyone concerned with the prevention and treatment of cold-weather athletic injuries and medical problems, the Winter Sports Medicine Handbook is the ideal quick reference. Covering the full range of ice and snow sports, this portable guide is handy, authoritative, and perfect for on-the-spot treatment advice for nearly every possible situation–from frostbite, sprains, and strains--to fractures and other traumatic injuries. Look inside for— *A unique, sport-specific table to assist diagnosis and treatment, and point you to expanded information within the text *Comprehensive chapters on snow sports such as alpine, telemark, cross-country, and freestyle skiing; snowboarding; and biathlon *Complete coverage of ice sports–everything from curling, figure skating, and speed skating, to hockey, bobsledding, and luge *Practical advice for management of medical conditions including skin conditions, hypothermia, frostbite, and more *Physiology, biomechanics, and history of each sport *Performance enhancement in winter sports *Special coverage of cold-weather cardiopulmonary physiology An invaluable resource for anyone involved in winter sports—whether as medical professional, coach, trainer, or athlete—Winter Sports Medicine Handbook should be an integral part of your “tool kit.”
About the Author
James L. Moeller, M.D., Chief, Division of Sports Medicine, William Beaumont Hospital, Troy, MI Sami F. Rifat, M.D., Division of Sports Medicine, William Beaumont Hospital, Troy, MI
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