Sports Medicine in the Pediatric Office, 2nd edition [Paperback]

Description

4-Star Review

"I highly recommend this reference for pediatric residents or primary care physicians who treat young athletes. The added material in the second edition on injury prevention and sports-specific issues sets this book apart from many other books."

Rebecca L Carl, MD, MSCI (Lurie Children's Hospital)

Doody's Book Review 2018

Completely revised and updated, the second edition of this best-selling pediatric sports medicine resource provides step-by-step demonstrations of the examination and evaluation techniques for common sports injuries.

The book includes more than 100 images, plus 2+ hours of video covering physical examination keys, when to order radiographs, CT scans, and MRIs; treatment plan development; case-based coverage of common injuries, including ankle and foot, knee and lower leg, shoulder, wrist and elbow, hip and spine, and concussions and preventive strategies. Click here to preview a sample video.

This all encompassing resource allows you to:

• Walk through case studies that highlight the issues most commonly seen at specific stages of development.
• View examinations and tests that can help you identify the extent and location of injury.
• See demonstrations of preventive strengthening exercises.
• Use proven approaches to diagnosing and managing sports injuries to improve your practice.
• Learn which test results to obtain and when.

New features

• All chapters fully reviewed and updated
• New chapter on Trends in Prevention of Sports Injury in the Young Athlete
• 5 new sport-specific chapters

- Soccer

- Baseball and softball

- Collision sports (football, hockey, lacrosse, and rugby)

- Gymnastics

- Running

Chapters provide:

• Overview of the sport(s)
• Overview of the sport history and demographic information in young athletes
• Cases-based scenarios that highlight the major issues in the sport
• Suggestions on how pediatric health professionals can ensure the safest sport experience in the sport

Details

• ISBN-13: 978-1-61002-122-7
• Product Code: MA0842
• Publication Date: October 15, 2017
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 276
• Trim Size: 10.88 inches x 8.38 inches x 0.5 inches
• Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
• Availability: In Stock