will be able to understand the primary care concerns of athletes, earn their trust, and work more effectively with them. From hypothermia to mononucleosis, Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine will help readers recognize relevant signs and symptoms and determine when a physician's attention, diagnosis, and treatment are required. The book outlines different courses of treatment, the significant role an athletic trainer plays in the healing process, and factors involved in the decision to return to activity. University sports medicine team physicians Dr. Greg Landry and Dr. David Bernhardt treat athletes and lecture extensively on the care of athletes with disorders in body systems, infections and allergies, nutritional disorders, psychological issues, and pharmacological concerns. In Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine they share their knowledge and experience with those already practicing in the field and those who are studying to become athletic trainers, physical therapists, and personal trainers. The text is packed with relevant and practical topics, including the psychological dimensions of working with adolescents, athletes undergoing rehab and burnout, and those showing signs of sexually transmitted diseases or addictive behaviors. The book also provides the following information: Extensive medical terminology to help readers communicate better with athletes' physicians Almost 100 line drawings and photos Hands-on advice for those working with athletes with asthma, diabetes, and other chronic conditions that require ongoing and practical interventions Pedagogical aids including chapter objectives and summaries, lists of terms and definitions in each chapter as well as in a glossary, case studies, a listing of resources for further information in each chapter, and an extensive index With Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine , professionals and students in athletic training, personal training, and sports medicine have an essential reference and textbook that will increase their knowledge base and help them contribute immeasurably to the long-term health of athletes. 6/27/2003 copyright, 344 pages.  (less)

multidisciplinary, information is presented in an easy-to-understand manner and background information is provided for those who may not have a comprehensive understanding of each subject area. Over training in Sport is divided into seven sections: Section I examines the prevalence, physiological responses, and methods of monitoring and preventing over training in endurance athletes. Section II discusses over training in strength/power athletes and their responses to changes in factors such as resistance volume and intensity. Section III considers medical consequences of over training, including cardiovascular and hematological responses, neuroendocrine responses, and musculoskeletal and orthopedic effects. Section IV covers immune system responses to over training and possible interventions to prevent immunosuppression. Section V documents nutritional factors that may play a part in over training. Section VI discusses the psychological aspects of over training and covers potential treatment and prevention methods. Section VII summarizes the current status of over training research and points to future research needs and directions. This valuable reference should be on the bookshelf of anyone with a serious interest in the potential effects of training too often or too intensely. About the Author Richard B. Kreider, PhD, serves as associate professor and assistant department chair in the Department of Human Movement Sciences and Education at the University of Memphis. His primary research focus has been on optimizing human performance by studying nutritional considerations, physiology of ultra endurance exercise, and over training. Dr. Kreider has published more than 100 research articles in scientific journals. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and the research digest editor for the International Journal of Sport Nutrition. Andrew C. Fry, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Human Movement Sciences and Education at the University of Memphis. Dr. Fry's primary research interests lie in resistance exercise, skeletal muscle adaptations to resistance exercise, and over training in resistance athletes. He has published more than 75 r  (less)

recognized as valuable therapeutic elements in treatment and rehabilitative settings. Chronic disorders in particular have shown themselves responsive to well designed programs of sport and exercise; a development of critical concern to our increasing aging population. Medical and Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise draws attention to the clinically significant interactions between psychological and physiological systems and the role of sport and exercise in dealing with cardiac respiratory and sundry nervous system immune system and endocrine disorders. Author/Editor: David L. Mostofsky, Leonard D. Zaichkowsky Copyright: 2001 Binding: Cloth Pages: 350 Contents Importance of Sport and Exercise to Quality of Life and Longevity Working Out Those Tensions: Exercise and the Reduction of Stress Injury Prevention Psychological Aspects of Sport Injury Rehabilitation: Toward a Biopsychosocial Approach Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Ergogenic Aids Exercise and Longevity Preparation for Labor and Delivery Nutrition Eating Disorders and The Female Athlete Triad Orthopedic Considerations in Sport Performance Youth Strength Training Physiological and Psychological Benefits of Strength Training in Older Adults Physical Exercise and Epilepsy Physical Exercise in Pain Management Sleep Problems The Role of Exercise in the Management of Depression Diabetes in Sport and Exercise The Psychology of Exercise and Immunology: Implications for HIV Infection Cancer Prevention David L. Mostofsky is a professor of psychology at Boston University and holds associate appointments at several major medical institutions in the Boston area. A Charter Fellow of the Academy for Behavioral Medicine Research, he has been active in behavioral medicine for many years and has published numerous articles and books on a variety of topics in this area. He has been the recipient of many awards, including a Marshal Fund Award, an Einstein Award, an NIH/Fogarty Fellowship, and a Fulbright Fellowship. Leonard D. Zaichkowsky is professor of education at Boston University and head of the graduate program in sport and exercise psychology. He is both past president and a Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology  (less)

Preventing Noncontact ACL Injuries provides an authoritative description of the biomechanical, clinical, and injury factors pertinent to the athletes-primarily girls and young women-who experience this problem. To help readers understand how to incorporate targeted interventions, the book uses a preventive rather than strictly clinical approach to ACL injuries. It provides a thorough description of the current problem on an international scale, the rationale for developing prevention programs, the discrete risk factors for noncontact ACL injuries, and an analysis of current research data on the effects of interventions designed to prevent these injuries. Understanding and Preventing Noncontact ACL Injuries will help readers clearly understand the incidence, cost, and need to quantify risk factors related to the onset of noncontact ACL injuries; compare various prevention programs and learn why prevention programs should be implemented-especially among young women-to reduce the potential for injury; and understand the interplay between biomechanical and neuromuscular risk factors and become aware of the role hormones, bracing, and biofeedback play. Understanding and Preventing Noncontact ACL Injuries is based on proceedings from a conference conducted by the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and draws on the work of renowned experts in the field. The book logically progresses through four parts to help physicians, professionals, coaches, and other readers better understand the problem and how they may play a part in its prevention. Part I addresses the problem of ACL injuries, including the incidence of injury, risk factors, and costs associated with injuries. Part II examines injury prevention programs, their similarities and differences, and their relative effectiveness. Part III presents the latest information on biomechanical and neuromuscular mechanisms of ACL injuries. Part IV explores hormonal and anatomic risk factors and preventive bracing for ACL injuries. To illustrate the preventive approaches that may be used, the book contains photographs of individuals actually performing the progressions involved in the programs. Other helpful resource  (less)

status of scientifically supported knowledge regarding proprioception and its role in motor control and joint stability. This is your best resource for: reviewing the structure and function of the sensorimotor system, gaining insight into the neuromuscular system as it relates to joint stability and proprioception, and developing rehabilitation programs aimed at correcting neuromuscular control and proprioception problems. Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control in Joint Stability draws from the work of renowned experts in the fields of orthopedic surgery, biomechanics, physiology, athletic training, physical therapy, and engineering. It presents specific content and management strategies related to knee, shoulder, and ankle injuries. Based on the proceedings of a conference conducted by the Foundation for Sports Medicine Education and Research/American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, this reference explores directions for future research and clinical protocols. Divided into four sections, the reference first examines the contribution of the sensorimotor system to joint stability in Section I. Section II examines the effects of ligament injury on proprioception and neuromuscular control. Section III identifies special issues related to proprioception and neuromuscular control, while Section IV presents the role of rehabilitation in reestablishing proprioception and neuromuscular control. Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control in Joint Stability offers a unified and inclusive body of knowledge regarding proprioception and serves as a valued guide for directing future research and clinical applications. About the Editor Scott M. Lephart, PhD, associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh, is director of the internationally recognized Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, one of the first clinical research laboratories dedicated to sports medicine. Dr. Lephart received the Inaugural New Investigator Award from the National Athletic Trainers' Association Research (NATA) and Education Foundation in 1998. In 1994, he received the Charles Neer Award for Outstanding Basic Science Research from the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Society, the first nonorthopaedic surgeon to rece  (less)

also details how exercisers can protect their shoulders, knees, low back, and other skeletal joints during resistance training, while focusing their muscles to respond in a time-efficient manner. Among the topics covered: adhering to sound principles, promoting strength, muscle development, and overall fitness, and an explanation and demonstration of selected exercises for the following body areas and musclesNchest, legs, biceps, calves, back, shoulders, triceps, and abdominals. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).  (less)

a renowned bodybuilding expert and orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and is a leading advisor on advanced muscle training and shaping. A fitness model and bodybuilder with more than 20 years of experience in the gym, Dr. Evans writes a monthly "Ask the Doctor" column for MuscleMag International . In Men's Body Sculpting , Evans presents three proven programs: The mass generator program to quickly pack on muscle. The body fat blitz program to burn calories and melt away fat stores to showcase the muscle you've generated. The hybrid hard body program that combines muscle growth with fat loss. Each program contains exercises as well as step-by-step nutrition and supplement advice, customized to your body weight and progression level. Get great results, and get them now, with Men's Body Sculpting . 11/24/2003 copyright, 216 pages.  (less)