The topics included: Ergogenic aids, anabolic steroids, running, shoe wear / orthoses, bicycling, swimming, skiing, tennis, common sports problems, the female athlete triad, dermatology lesions, cardiology for athletes, exercise, exercise (treadmill) stress testing (EST), rehabilitation of sports injuries, heat-related illness, acclimatization, neuropraxia, overtraining syndrome, management of a sports concussion, sprains & sprains, common overuse injuries, bursitis, tendonitis and muscle cramps. Great for any primary care physician, resident, medical student or trainers interested in advanced diagnostics. Every section is in the same basic format: epidemiology, pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, work-up, detailed treatments, extensive differential diagnosis, and even a few illustrations! At the end of each major section is a list of key references/resources as well.
Fully updated and enhanced 27 March 2007 |
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