Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine

Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine Professional sports is a huge industry, with much riding on the knees of even a single football player.á But the playing fields also areáfilled with an abundance of 'weekend warriors' who value their own knees no less, and with increased participation in sports and exercise programs, in general, comes increased risk of injury. Sports medicine thus is relevant not only to collegiate and professional athletes and the health professionals who treat and advise them, but also to parents and their children, amateur athletes, and aging people maintaining a fitness regime.á We offer the most comprehensive and accessible resource available on sports medicine via an encyclopedia running to four volumes presenting state-of-the-art research and evidence-based applications.á The workáis broad ranging, covering all aspects of sports medicine with perspectives from the medical, behavioral, and social sciences and physical education.á From A-to-Z, this work covers the spectrum with entries includedáfrom such areas as body systems, regional injuries (craniofacial, shoulder, knee, etc.), special populations (female, pediatric, older athletes), sport-specific injuries (basketball, football, swimming, etc.), rehabilitation, nutrition, substance use and abuse, sports psychology, the team physician, and more.