Complete Guide to Sports Injuries

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Complete Guide to Sports Injuries

Sports injuries and medicine Physiotherapy Sports training and coaching

Author: Christopher M. Norris

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Language: English

Published by: Bloomsbury Sport

Published on: 30th May 2013

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 10 Mb

ISBN: 9781408196090


Introduction

This addition to the well-known Complete Guide series is an essential introduction for physiotherapy students or any fitness professional dealing with sports injuries.

About the Author and Content

Written by leading physiotherapist and successful author Chris Norris, this book covers the background into the structure and function of an area, the key signs for recognising symptoms and how to treat injuries with massage, taping and hot/cold techniques.

Features

Fully illustrated and packed with photography ranging from exercises to massages to suit specific injuries, it outlines the correct position and technique. The physiology is clearly illustrated and taping methods are clearly explained step-by-step.

Intended Audience and Additional Content

Perfect for the non-specialist providing essential management for sports injuries, this book also includes sections on simple self massage, healing timeframes, a treatment toolbox and strategies on structuring rehabilitation effectively.

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