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Professional sports is a huge industry, with much riding on the knees of even a single football player But the playing fields are alsfilled with an abundance of weekend warriors whvalue their own knees nless, and with increased participation in sports and exercise programmes, in general, comes increased risk of injury Sports medicine is relevant not only tcollegiate and professional athletes and the health professionals whtreat and advise them, but alstparents and their children, amateur athletes and aging people maintaining a fitness regime These four volumes present state-of-the-art research and evidence-based applications The work is broad ranging, covering all aspects of sports medicine with perspectives from the medical, behavioural, and social sciences and physical education From A-to-Z, this work covers the spectrum with entries included from such areas as body systems, regional injuries (craniofacial, shoulder, knee and son), special populations (female, pediatric, older athletes), sport-specific injuries, rehabilitation, nutrition, substance use and abuse, sports psychology, the team physician and more
