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The completely revised Second Edition provides a foundation for the prevention, recognition, assessment, management, disposition, and rehabilitation of sports related injuries and illnesses as it integrates basic medical concepts with relevant scientific information. This book speaks to students in coaching, exercise science, recreation and teacher education, for learning what to do as the first on site respondent to a sports related injury. Guidelines are provided to help identify common conditions initially cared for on site, and when to know to refer an individual to advanced care. The text contains major revisions and includes illustrations and additional tables. FEATURES: - Chapters have been reorganised into a logical sequence from upper to lower extremities for easier reading and comprehension - Summary boxes tell the student when a specific condition needs to be immediately refe rred to a physician for advanced care - Clearly identified signs and symptoms are provided, followed by the immediate management of the condition - New chapters include Respiratory Tract Conditions, Gastrointestinal Tract Conditions and The Diabetic Athlete PLUS you can access online resources for this book at Connection Lecturers - Click here to order a FREE Review Copy of this title

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