A symptom-oriented, multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment - in the clinic or on the playing field Whether you're dealing with the recreational sports player or the elite athlete - here's a comprehensive, authoritative guide to the total medical care of the individual participating in any form of physical exercise. With chapters organised according to the anatomical region of the presenting symptom, Clinical Sports Medicine, Third Edition is a practical, superbly organised and easy-to-follow tool for sports medicine doctors, physiotherapists, general practitioners, massage therapists and athletic trainers. Totally rewritten and re-illustrated New full-colour format Over 100 specially commissioned full-colour illustrations Includes a BONUS CD-ROM of printable patient sheets Over 50 international authors Six new chapters and substantial new sections within chapters that address new developments in the field Substantial new sections within chapters that address new advances, including treatment of concussion, management and rehabilitation of shoulder injuries, prevention of knee and ankle injuries, and treatment of patello-femoral pain and tendinopathies Completely revised medical management chapters The latest evidence-based sports medicine information on emergency medicine, epilepsy, diabetes and heatstroke This state-of-the-art guide to sports medicine provides important insights into anatomical and pathological causes of presenting problems. The text: Provides an understanding of the biomechanics of various sporting activities - a vital foundation for the sports medicine practitioner Covers everything you need to care for both the elite and recreational athlete – from pre-screening to injury management to returning to sport Brings clinicians fully up to date on the field's most recent advances, with contributions from over 50 top international experts Is filled with practical, cutting-edge management strategies and clinical pearls Contains hundreds of illustrations - many in full-colour - facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment: from anatomical models, tables and charts to photographs demonstrating diagnostic and rehabilitative techniques Clearly outlines the stages in clinical assessment, including examination routines for each joint or region Focuses on the three major groups of structures causing musculoskeletal pain: joints (including ligaments); muscles (including tendons and fascia); and neural structures Explains how to manage the most commonly dislocated joints, acute ligament sprains, muscle strains, contusions, and stress fractures Shows how to avoid muscle wasting and reduce joint stiffness when immobilisation is required for fracture healing Offers strategies for treating muscle cramps and restoring full motion and function in tendon injuries Explores predisposing factors in overuse injuries and describes their treatment Describes the role of radioisotopic imaging, MRI, and CT scans Alerts you to medical conditions that can mimic a sporting injury Enables you to initiate injury prevention strategies in one-on-one consultations and in-season planning sessions with coaches Gives you methods to hasten recovery following heavy bouts of training or competition Examines drugs commonly used in treating sporting injuries and innovative therapies, including hyaluronic acid injections, glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) patches, and sclerosing agents such as polidocanol Presents the keys to success in formulating individualised rehab plans Helps you counsel athletes on supplements ranging from vitamins and minerals to creatine and amino acids with website links to keep you abreast of this time-sensitive issue Summarises prohibited classes of drugs And much more!