Introduction to Sports Medicine

By Finley Edwards

Sports medicine is the medical specialization concerned with promoting physical fitness, as well as preventing and treating injuries related to sports and exercise. This field addresses a variety of ailments and injuries, including ligament, muscle, bone, and tendon issues. Chronic conditions that may impact athletic performance, such as asthma and diabetes, are also managed within sports medicine. Its primary goal is to enhance athletes' performance while ensuring their safety during physical activity. Common sports injuries treated under sports medicine include fractures, ankle sprains, knee and shoulder injuries, and cartilage injuries, among others. This book explores all the important aspects of sports medicine in the present day scenario. This textbook attempts to assist those with a goal of delving into the field of sports medicine. It will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FH64M8C8
• ISBN13: 9798888362266
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Larsen and Keller Education
• Length: 256 Pages