Sports Medicine Essentials - by Tobias Fry (Hardcover)

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About the Book The branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention and treatment of sports related emergencies and injuries is known as sports medicine. It also deals with physical fitness. Various injuries related to ligaments, muscles, tendons and bones are treated in sports medicine. A few of such injuries are ankle sprains, concussions, cartilage injuries and fractures. It also deals with serious illnesses, such as diabetes and asthma, which may affect the physical performance of a person. There are various specializations within this field such as orthopedic surgery, sports physical therapy, physical medicine and rehabilitation. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the…