This comprehensive new volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports
Medicine series, published under the auspices of the International
Olympic Committee, delivers an up-to-date, state of the art
presentation of the medical conditions that athletes may suffer
from during training and competition.
Presented in a clear style and format, The Olympic Textbook
of Medicine in Sport, covers not only the basic approach to
training, monitoring training and the clinical implications of
excessive training, but also deals with all the major systems in
the body, and focuses on medical conditions that athletes may
suffer from in each system. Medical conditions in athletes with
disabilities, genetics and exercise and emergency sports medicine
are also uniquely examined.
The Olympic Textbook of Medicine in Sport draws on the
expertise of an international collection of contributors who are
recognized as leaders in their respective fields.
The systematic approach followed in the book will make it
invaluable to all medical doctors and other health personnel who
serve athletes and sports teams. Sports practitioners are provided
with a clinical approach to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment
of common and less common medical problems encountered by athletes.
This volume should be kept close at hand for frequent
consultation.
