Publisher's Synopsis
The primary care physician is increasingly involved in the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries--part of a wide range of professionals involved. The topic is also of interest to specialists in accident and emergency, physical therapy, podiatry, chiropractic and osteopathy.
Sports Medicine: Primary Care and Rehabilitation is a comprehensive book covering all aspects of sports medicine. All essential diagnosis and treatment data are here in one place. The book covers evaluation of the mechanism of injury, differential diagnosis, decisions about what to treat and what to refer, treatment, and rehabilitation. Chapters are arranged by body systems, with attention to specific injuries by region.
The emphasis throughout is on making information as accessible as possible. There are plentiful illustrations, plus quick reference boxes for differential diagnosis, and easy-to-use treatment algorithms.
