Sports and Exercise Medicine: Evidence-Based Care for Athletic Performance, Injury Prevention, and Rehabilitation (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798183673609)

Sports and Exercise Medicine

Evidence-Based Care for Athletic Performance, Injury Prevention, and Rehabilitation

Sports and Exercise Medicine is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of conditions affecting physically active individuals and athletes across all levels of participation.

Designed for physicians, sports medicine practitioners, physiotherapists, athletic trainers, exercise professionals, medical students, and allied healthcare providers, this practical resource integrates current scientific evidence with real-world clinical applications to support optimal athlete health, safety, and performance.

Covering the full spectrum of sports medicine, the book explores sports injuries, concussion management, emergency care, pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, exercise-induced respiratory disorders, infections in athletes, overtraining syndrome, female athlete health, cardiovascular screening, environmental physiology, nutrition, rehabilitation, disability sport, anti-doping medicine, and the role of integrated sports medicine services.

Key Features

- Evidence-based approaches to injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation
- Comprehensive coverage of sports-related medical conditions across the lifespan
- Practical guidance for return-to-play and return-to-performance decision-making
- Contemporary perspectives on athlete health, performance optimization, and recovery
- Dedicated chapters on sports cardiology, respiratory medicine, nutrition, environmental physiology, and anti-doping science
- Clinical pearls, key learning points, and practical applications throughout
- Emphasis on multidisciplinary and athlete-centered care

Whether managing elite competitors, recreational athletes, or physically active individuals, this book provides the knowledge and clinical framework required to deliver safe, effective, and performance-focused care.

Sports and Exercise Medicine serves as a valuable reference for healthcare professionals committed to promoting athletic excellence while safeguarding long-term health and well-being.

Author: David B. Gonzalez
ISBN-13: 9798183673609
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 06/22/2026
Pages: 476
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.18d