Sports Physician Handbook (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780443316388)

Sports Physician Handbook, the fourth edition of the Team Physician Manual: International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), covers all key areas of activity and intervention, from the preparticipation examination to rehabilitation, drug testing, care of the young athlete, the female athlete, and environmental issues. The book also surveys major classifications of sports injuries, offering clear advice on field side assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. It further examines best practices in broader aspects of sports medicine, such as injury prevention and the psychology of recovery. Sports Physician Handbook continues the tradition of high-caliber authorship, featuring contributions from world-leading physicians and scientists. In short, the fourth edition represents a "must-have" reference for any doctor, scientist, physical therapist, or medical professional working in sport.

Author: Yannis P. Pitsiladis
ISBN-10: 0443316384
ISBN-13: 9780443316388
Publisher: Academic Press
Language: English
Published: 09/26/2025
Pages: 600
Format: Paperback