The Adolescent Athlete: A Practical Approach

By Laura Purcell and Laura Purcell

Book Overview

This reader-friendly book takes a practical approach to caring for the adolescent athlete. Logically organized by joint, the book features experts in sports medicine that detail both chronic and acute injuries in addition to congenital conditions. It details fundamentals, including basic anatomy, joint examination, and patient history. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of injury patterns unique to adolescent athletes and tables are incorporated throughout to assist with diagnosis. In addition, coverage outlines prevention, management, and the orthopedist's perspective on referral. This book also highlights return to play guidelines and includes summary pearls. To further facilitate comprehensive patient care, diagnostic imaging and principles of rehabilitation are covered as well. Anatomical photos, x-rays, and MRI scans complete the text by illustrating key concepts.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387359648
• ISBN13: 9780387359649
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.5"