The Anatomy of Sports Injuries, Your Illustrated Guide to Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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As sports participation rates increase, so does the occurrence of sport-related injury. As a consequence, there is a need for detailed, easy-to-understand reference books on the prevention, treatment and management of sports injury. Whilst there are many books dealing with this subject, very few present detailed anatomical information in a way that is easy to understand for everyone from the weekend warrior to the professional athlete; from the first-year personal trainer to the seasoned sports coach or from the recent university graduate to the accomplished sports doctor. Combining real-life practical experience with detailed theory, Brad Walker presents complex prevention, treatment and management strategies in a way that everyone can understand. Full-color illustrations provide a visual aid to the workings of the human body during the sports injury management process. The expert yet easy-to-follow information will help the reader prevent sports injury, and in the event that an injury does occur help to treat it effectively, allowing a return to activity in as little time as possible. The Anatomy of Sports Injuries looks at sport-related injury from every angle. Chapter 1 introduces the concept of sports injury. It explains the different classifications and grades of sports injury and describes the structures and tissues involved. In Chapter 2 key prevention strategies are explained to help reduce the occurrence of sport-related injury. In Chapter 3 a comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation process is outlined to ensure a quick and complete recovery. Chapters 4–17 provide a detailed overview of 120 sports injuries in an easy-to-locate format. Divided into key areas of the body, each sports injury is described by: the anatomy and physiology involved, possible causes, signs and symptoms, complications, immediate treatment, rehabilitation procedures and long-term prognosis. Aimed at fitness enthusiasts and health-care professionals of all levels, The Anatomy of Sports Injuries also provides strength and flexibility exercises to aid with sports injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. These exercises are by no means exhaustive and merely provide guidance. Consult a healthcare professional for a tailor-made programme to suit your individual needs. Full Title......Page 1 Copyright......Page 2 Contents......Page 4 Introduction......Page 15 Anatomical Directions......Page 17 What Constitutes a Sports Injury?......Page 20 What is Affected in a Sports Injury?......Page 21 Is the Sports Injury Acute or Chronic?......Page 36 How Are Sports Injuries Classified?......Page 37 How Are Sprain and Strain Injuries Classified?......Page 38 Warm-up......Page 40 Cool-down......Page 45 The FITT Principle......Page 50 Overtraining......Page 53 Fitness and Skill Development......Page 58 Stretching and Flexibility......Page 76 Facilities, Rules and Protective Devices......Page 92 Introduction to Sports Injury Management......Page 94 Regaining the Fitness Components......Page 103 Sports Injuries of the Skin......Page 111 001 - Cuts, Abrasions, Chafing......Page 114 002 - Sunburn......Page 117 003 - Frostbite......Page 120 004 - Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis)......Page 123 005 - Blisters......Page 126 006 - Corns, Calluses, Plantar Warts (Verrucae)......Page 128 Sports Injuries of the Head and Neck......Page 131 007 - Head Concussion, Contusion, Haemorrhage, Fracture......Page 139 008 - Neck Strain, Fracture, Contusion......Page 142 009 - Cervical Nerve Stretch Syndrome......Page 145 010 - Whiplash (Neck Strain)......Page 147 011 - Wryneck (Torticollis)......Page 150 012 - Cervical Disc Injury (Acute Cervical Disc Disease)......Page 152 013 - Pinched Nerve (Cervical Radiculitis)......Page 154 014 - Spur Formation (Cervical Spondylosis)......Page 156 015 - Teeth......Page 159 016 - Eye......Page 161 017 - Ear......Page 163 018 - Nose......Page 165 Rehabilitation Exercises......Page 167 Sports Injuries of the Hand and Fingers......Page 172 019 - Metacarpal Fractures......Page 176 020 - Thumb Sprain (Ulnar Collateral Ligament)......Page 178 021 - Mallet Finger (Long Extensor Tendon)......Page 181 022 - Finger Sprain......Page 183 023 - Finger Dislocation......Page 185 024 - Hand/Finger Tendinitis......Page 187 Rehabilitation Exercises......Page 190 Sports Injuries of the Wrist and Forearm......Page 193 025 - Wrist and Forearm Fracture......Page 198 026 - Wrist Sprain......Page 200 027 - Wrist Dislocation......Page 202 028 - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome......Page 204 029 - Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome......Page 207 030 - Wrist Ganglion Cyst......Page 209 031 - Wrist Tendinitis......Page 212 Rehabilitation Exercises......Page 215 Sports Injuries of the Elbow......Page 220 032 - Elbow Fracture......Page 226 033 - Elbow Sprain......Page 228 034 - Elbow Dislocation......Page 230 035 - Triceps Brachii Tendon Rupture......Page 233 036 - Tennis Elbow......Page 235 037 - Golfer’s Elbow......Page 237 038 - Thrower’s Elbow......Page 240 039 - Elbow Bursitis......Page 242 Rehabilitation Exercises......Page 245 Sports Injuries of the Shoulder and Upper Arm......Page 250 040 - Fracture (Collarbone, Humerus)......Page 254 041 - Dislocation of the Shoulder......Page 256 042 - Shoulder Subluxation......Page 259 043 - Acromioclavicular Separation......Page 262 044 - Sternoclavicular Separation......Page 264 045 - Biceps Brachii Tendon Rupture......Page 266 046 - Biceps Brachii Bruise......Page 269 047 - Muscle Strain (Biceps Brachii, Chest)......Page 271 048 - Subacromial Impingement......Page 273 049 - Rotator Cuff Tendinitis......Page 276 050 - Shoulder Bursitis......Page 278 051 - Bicipital Tendinitis......Page 280 052 - Pectoral Muscle Insertion Inflammation......Page 283 053 - Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)......Page 285 Rehabilitation Exercises......Page 288 Sports Injuries of the Back and Spine......Page 292 054 - Muscle Strain of the Back......Page 298 055 - Ligament Sprain of the Back......Page 300 056 - Thoracic Contusion......Page 302 057 - Disc Prolapse......Page 305 058 - Disc Bulge......Page 308 059 - Stress Fracture of the Vertebra......Page 310 Rehabilitation Exercises......Page 313 Sports Injuries of the Chest and Abdomen......Page 317 060 - Broken (Fractured) Ribs......Page 322 061 - Flail Chest......Page 325 062 - Abdominal Muscle Strain......Page 328 Rehabilitation Exercises......Page 330 Sports Injuries of the Hips, Pelvis and Groin......Page 335 063 - Hip Flexor Strain......Page 340 064 - Hip Pointer......Page 342 065 - Avulsion Fracture......Page 345 066 - Groin Strain......Page 348 067 - Osteitis Pubis......Page 350 068 - Stress Fracture......Page 352 069 - Piriformis Syndrome......Page 355 070 - Iliopsoas Tendinitis......Page 357 071 - Tendinitis of the Adductor Muscles......Page 359 072 - Snapping Hip Syndrome......Page 361 073 - Trochanteric Bursitis......Page 363 Rehabilitation Exercises......Page 365 Sports Injuries of the Hamstrings and Quadriceps......Page 371 074 - Femoral Fracture......Page 375 075 - Quadriceps Strain......Page 378 076 - Hamstring Strain......Page 381 077 - Thigh Bruise (Contusion)......Page 384 078 - Iliotibial Band Syndrome......Page 387 079 - Quadriceps Tendinitis182......Page 390 Rehabilitation Exercises......Page 392 Sports Injuries of the Knee......Page 397 080 - Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain......Page 403 081 - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain......Page 405 082 - Meniscus Tear......Page 407 083 - Bursitis......Page 409 084 - Inflammation of the Synovial Plica......Page 411 085 - Osgood-Schlatter Disease......Page 413 086 - Osteochondritis Dissecans......Page 416 087 - Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome......Page 418 088 - Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee)......Page 420 089 - Chondromalacia Patellae (Runner’s Knee)......Page 423 090 - Patellar Dislocation......Page 425 Rehabilitation Exercises......Page 427 Sports Injuries of the Shin and Calf......Page 433 091 - Fractures (Tibia, Fibula)......Page 437 092 - Calf Strain......Page 439 093 - Achilles Tendon Strain......Page 441 094 - Achilles Tendinitis......Page 443 095 - Medial Tibial Pain Syndrome (Shin Splints)......Page 445 096 - Stress Fracture......Page 448 097 - Anterior Compartment Syndrome......Page 450 Rehabilitation Exercises......Page 453 Sports Injuries of the Ankle......Page 457 098 - Ankle Fracture......Page 461 099 - Ankle Sprain......Page 463 100 - Tibialis Posterior Tendinitis......Page 466 101 - Peroneal Tendon Subluxation......Page 468 102 - Peroneal Tendinitis......Page 471 103 - Osteochondritis Dissecans......Page 473 104 - Supination......Page 476 105 - Pronation......Page 478 Rehabilitation Exercises......Page 481 Sports Injuries of the Foot......Page 486 106 - Fracture of the Foot......Page 493 107 - Retrocalcaneal Bursitis......Page 495 108 - Stress Fracture......Page 497 109 - Flexor and Extensor Tendinitis......Page 499 110 - Morton’s Neuroma......Page 501 111 - Sesamoiditis......Page 504 112 - Bunions......Page 506 113 - Hammer Toe......Page 509 114 - Turf Toe......Page 511 115 - Flat Feet (Pes Planus)......Page 513 116 - Claw Foot (Pes Cavus)......Page 516 117 - Plantar Fasciitis......Page 518 118 - Heel Spur......Page 520 119 - Black Nail (Subungual Haematoma)......Page 522 120 - Ingrown Toenail......Page 524 Rehabilitation Exercises......Page 527 Glossary of Terms......Page 530 Resources......Page 539 Index......Page 541