athletic medicine, biochemistry, biomechanics, environmental physiology, epidemiology, exercise physiology, gerontology, growth and development, metabolism, molecular biology, motor control, physical fitness, psychology, and rehabilitation. The timely articles keep clinicians, educators, exercise scientists, and students informed of the newest concepts and findings./divDIVSponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine, this annual publication reviews current research concerning behavioral, biochemical, biomechanical, clinical, physiological, and rehabilitational topics in exercise science. With a prestigious editorial board, the book covers a broad range of topics, including athletic medicine, biochemistry, biomechanics, environmental physiology, epidemiology, exercise physiology, gerontology, growth and development, metabolism, molecular biology, motor control, physical fitness, psychology, and rehabilitation. The timely articles keep clinicians, educators, exercise scientists, and students informed of the newest concepts and findings./div  (less)

rapidly growing in interest. Written by a team of international authorities, the book explains the principles of developmental exercise science, assessment of performance, the promotion of young people's health and well-being, and the clinical diagnosis and management of sports injuries in children and adolescents. Aimed primarily at exercise and sports scientists, sports medicine physicians, paediatricians, and clinicians dealing with young athletes, the book will also be of interest to physical educators and physiotherapists.brAssessment in Paediatric Exercise SciencebrInterpreting growth-related databrPhysique, Body Composition and MaturitybrMuscle strengthbrAnaerobic performancebrPulmonary functionbrCardiovascular functionbrAerobic fitnessbrPhysical activity patternsbrEffort perceptionbrDevelopmental Aspects of Paediatric Exercise SciencebrGrowth and maturationbrBiomechanics of movementbrMotor developmentbrStrength and muscle growthbrAnaerobic performancebrPulmonary functionbrCardiovascular functionbrAerobic fitnessbrEconomy of locomotionbrKinetics of pulmonary oxygen uptakebrExercise trainingbrTemperature regulationbrPhysical Activity, Physical Fitness and HealthbrPhysical activity, physical fitness and children's health: current conceptsbrPhysical activity, physical fitness and cardiovascular healthbrPhysical activity, physical fitness and bone healthbrPhysical activity and physical fitness: social, psychological, and emotional healthbrPhysical activity and physical fitness: health benefitsbrHealth education and the promotion of physical activitybrChronic Health Conditions and Physical ActivitybrExercise testing in congenital heart diseasebrAsthmabr@Zç=p£×ÿ¾Û€  (less)

and the use of ergogenic aids. Compiled with the help of a team of eminent contributors and advisers, the dictionary contains over 7500 cross referenced entries and many illustrations. It will be particularly helpful for medical specialists, students of physical education, coaches, and athletes who need to understand the scientific principles, physiological processes, and anatomical structures which affect performance. It will also be useful to the general reader interested in exercise, health and fitness. The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine is a must have reference.brbrMichael Kent is the head of Outdoor Education at St Austell College, Cornwall.br  (less)

and the use of ergogenic aids. Compiled with the help of a team of eminent contributors and advisers, the dictionary contains over 7500 cross referenced entries and many illustrations. It will be particularly helpful for medical specialists, students of physical education, coaches, and athletes who need to understand the scientific principles, physiological processes, and anatomical structures which affect performance. It will also be useful to the general reader interested in exercise, health and fitness. The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine is a must have reference.brbrMichael Kent is the head of Outdoor Education at St Austell College, Cornwall.br  (less)

include the preparticipation physical examination; the special challenges of growing, female, and disabled athletes; the psychosocial issues facing athletes; the management of medical conditions in exercising individuals; and the diagnosis and treatment of acute head injury, other traumatic injuries, and overuse syndromes. Chapters discuss the role of imaging in diagnosing sports injuries and the various therapeutic modalities available./divDIVThis volume provides authoritative guidance on the full range of problems faced by primary care physicians who treat athletic individuals. The book reviews the epidemiology of injuries in specific sports and offers recommendations for treatment and prevention. Other topics covered include the preparticipation physical examination; the special challenges of growing, female, and disabled athletes; the psychosocial issues facing athletes; the management of medical conditions in exercising individuals; and the diagnosis and treatment of acute head injury, other traumatic injuries, and overuse syndromes. Chapters discuss the role of imaging in diagnosing sports injuries and the various therapeutic modalities available. Principles and Practice of Primary Care Sports Medicine is part of a three-volume series. All volumes can stand alone. The other volumes focus on exercise and sport science and orthopaedic aspects of sports medicine./div  (less)

combining sports science with an extraordinary breadth of coverage. The Oxford textbook of Sports Medicine presents a comprehensive analysis of the physiology of exercise in health and disease and relates this to the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of sports related trauma and injuries , with an emphasis on acute and chronic overuse injuries. This major reference brings together contributions from many related disciplines, stressing throughout that optimum athletic performance relies on a combination of a wide variety of factors. One unique feature of this book is the extensive coverage of the influences of environmental factors such as altitude and heat, so often neglected in other texts on sports medicine.brbrThe Oxford Textbook of Sports Medicine sets a new standard in sports medicine publishing for specialists in sports medicine, orthopaedic and trauma surgeons, team coaches, physiotherapists, PE students, and athletes themselves.brbrThis is a highly readable, yet authoritative and definitive reference which will benefit everyone committed to the care of sports men and women.brIntroduction - Man as an Athlete, AstrandbrSection 1 Sports Sciencebr1.1. Physiologybr1.1.1. Respiratory responses, Whipp & Wardbr1.1.2. Skeletal muscle adaptation, Henrikssonbr1.1.3. Acid-base balance, Sahlinbr1.2. Nutritionbr1.2.1. Energy intake, Grandjean & Ruudbr1.2.2. Diet and performance, Williamsbr1.2.3. Fluid and electrolyte, Maughanbr1.3. Kinesiologybr1.3.1. Biomechanics, Niggbr1.3.2. Strength and speed, Jonesbr1.4. Sports Psychologybr1.4.1. Sports psychology, Jones & Hardybr1.4.2. Acquisition of motor skills, Annettbr1.5. Assessment of Performancebr1@0Â? (õÃÿ¾Û€  (less)

more serious or stubborn injuries include massage, hypnotherapy, chiropractic and osteopathic treatments, physiotherapy, and, when necessary, surgery. IOptions for Health/I titles present health advice and information gathered from a wide range of conventional and alternative sources. Each book speaks to health and fitness problems by covering virtually all possible remedies from simple quick-fix solutions to options for professional help from therapists and medical doctors. Tips, answers to problems, and fitness suggestions in these books have been drawn from sources as diverse as latest nutritional science findings, ancient herbal remedies, modern medicine, and long-established, widely accepted therapies. Each book's text is supplemented with approximately 40 full-color photos and illustrations.ulliISBN13: 9780764119040liCondition: USED - VERY GOODliNotes:lia title='Condition Guide' href='/content/Condition_and_Shipping_Guide.htm' target='_blank'Click here to view our Condition Guide and Shipping Prices/a/ul  (less)

a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and a Bunting Fellow at Radcliffe College.brbrSteven Raichlen is the author of fifteen cookbooks and the winner of a Julia Child/IACP Award and two James Beard Awards for his High-Flavor, Low-Fat series.brbrSarah Wernick, Ph.D., is an award-winning freelance health writer.brbrbriFrom the Trade Paperback edition./iI'm a scientist at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. For the past ten years, our laboratory has studied the health benefits of strength training. My particular research has shown that strengthening exercise can prevent the loss of muscle and bone that debilitates so many women later in life. Along the way, I've become increasingly excited by another discovery: that strength training is also a remarkably effective aid to weight loss.brbrYou may have read my first book,iStrong Women Stay Young,/iwhich explains the benefits of weight lifting. The book was based on my research, published in theiJournal of the American Medical Association (JAMA),/ishowing that strengthening exercise not only makes women stronger, but also builds bone, improves balance and flexibility, and increases energy. I had recruited forty women who were at risk for muscle and bone loss: they were postmenopausal, sedentary, and not taking hormones. Before they started, I warned the volunteers that they'd have to avoid changes that could confuse our findings: for the next year they couldinot/ilose weight or begin aerobic exercise.brbrThe women were very conscientious. But they changed anyway--they couldn't help it:brbrDorothy, who had been wearing size 16, was careful to maintain her weight. But after a few mon@.  (less)