Managing Sports Injuries: a guide for students and clinicians

By Christopher M. Norris

Now in its fourth edition with the revised title - Managing Sports Injuries: a guide for students and clinicians - this highly practical guide maintains its evidence-based approach while introducing new material from both research and clinical sources. It is a comprehensive resource for the management of soft-tissue injuries, focusing on therapy.

Well referenced and extensively illustrated, this text continues to be invaluable to physiotherapists, sports and massage therapists, medical practitioners, and all those involved in the treatment of athletes and sports people.

Comprehensive single source for the management of soft tissue injuries by physiotherapistsCovers all major areas of the body as well as biomechanics, massage and exercise therapyAccessible approach enables readers to 'dip into' the text alongside their patient notes and apply techniques immediatelyHelpful treatment notes for the clinician makes this book a great resource for brushing up on your skills when out in the fieldMultidisciplinary approach appeals to physical therapists, athletic trainers and exercise teachers Full colour text and illustrations emphasizing all practical techniques Treatment notes expanded with added topics and basic examination protocols Additional material enhancing clinical value Practical "how-to-do" approach enabling application of new techniques Updated research references

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0702034738
• ISBN13: 9780702034732
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 1.3" x 9.0"