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Sports injury prevention [electronic resource] / edited by Roald Bahr, Lars Engebretsen. - Oxford : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009. - 1 online resource (x, 238 p. : ill., plans). - Books@OVID. Handbook of sports medicine and science. .

Formerly CIP. IT Carlow ebook.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Why is injury prevention in sports important? -- A systematic approach to sports injury prevention -- Developing and managing an injury prevention program within the team -- Preventing ankle injuries -- Preventing knee injuries -- Preventing hamstring injuries -- Preventing groin injuries -- Preventing low back pain -- Preventing shoulder injuries -- Preventing elbow injuries -- Preventing injuries to the head and cervical spine -- Preventing tendon overuse injuries -- Implementing large-scale injury prevention programs -- Planning for major events.

ISBN: 9781405162449 (pbk.) 1405162449 (pbk.) 9781405162449: £29.99

LCCN: 2008039504

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Sports injuries--Prevention--Handbooks, manuals, etc
Sports medicine--Handbooks, manuals, etc
Athletic Injuries--prevention & control
Sports Medicine--methods
Medical specialties, branches of medicine
Sports injuries & medicine