Sports Injuries: Their Prevention And Treatment
Condition: SECONDHAND
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For every athlete who has ever pushed their body to the limit, Sports Injuries: Their Prevention and Treatment stands as an indispensable guide to understanding the physical costs of performance and the science behind recovery. Written by Lars Peterson and Per Renström, both distinguished Associate Professors of Orthopaedic Surgery in Gothenburg, Sweden, this authoritative medical text presents a comprehensive examination of the most common injuries sustained in sport, detailing their causes, mechanisms, and — critically — the evidence-based strategies to prevent them from occurring in the first place. Drawing on decades of clinical expertise, the authors argue that informed prevention is as vital as effective treatment, equipping coaches, physiotherapists, athletes, and medical practitioners alike with the knowledge to safeguard physical wellbeing. The South African edition, edited by Professor Duncan Mitchell and George Beaton of the University of the Witwatersrand, further contextualises this essential resource for a broader international readership. Thorough, practical, and grounded in rigorous medical science, this volume remains a cornerstone reference — one that challenges readers to rethink how they approach the body under pressure.
Author: Lars Peterson, Per Renström
Format: Hardback
Published: 1986, Juta and Company Ltd
Genre: Medicine
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
For every athlete who has ever pushed their body to the limit, Sports Injuries: Their Prevention and Treatment stands as an indispensable guide to understanding the physical costs of performance and the science behind recovery. Written by Lars Peterson and Per Renström, both distinguished Associate Professors of Orthopaedic Surgery in Gothenburg, Sweden, this authoritative medical text presents a comprehensive examination of the most common injuries sustained in sport, detailing their causes, mechanisms, and — critically — the evidence-based strategies to prevent them from occurring in the first place. Drawing on decades of clinical expertise, the authors argue that informed prevention is as vital as effective treatment, equipping coaches, physiotherapists, athletes, and medical practitioners alike with the knowledge to safeguard physical wellbeing. The South African edition, edited by Professor Duncan Mitchell and George Beaton of the University of the Witwatersrand, further contextualises this essential resource for a broader international readership. Thorough, practical, and grounded in rigorous medical science, this volume remains a cornerstone reference — one that challenges readers to rethink how they approach the body under pressure.