Product Description

Rehabilitation is, by definition, the restoration of optimal form and function for an athlete. In this edition in the Encyclopedia series, the editor and contributors advocate that rehabilitation should begin as soon as possible after the injurty occurs, alongside therapeutic measures such as anti–inflammatories and other pain killing agents. This might also begin before, or immediately after, surgery.

The rehabilitative process is therefore managed by a multi–disciplinary team, including physicians, physiotherapists, psychologists, nutritionists, and athletic trainers, amongst others.

This book considers the three phases of rehabilitation: pain relief, protection of the affected area and limitation of tissue damage; limitation of impairment and recovery of flexibility, strength, endurance, balance and co–ordination; and finally the start of conditioning to return to training and competition.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #875081 in Books
• Published on: 2002-11-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 336 pages

Review
"All the chapters are thorough, detailed and the references are comprehensive.

...this text is great value for money, well written, clearly organised and I would thoroughly recommend it. Those professionals involved in the rehabilitation of all types of injury will find something of value in this book."

Physiotherapy Journal, September 2004