Sports Medicine : Theory and Application

Contents: 1. Concept of sports medicine. 2. Exercise and body composition. 3. Sports activities: physio-psychological aspects. 4. Biomechanical aspects of human body. 5. Sports performance. 6. Drugs and doping. 7. General medical problems in sports. 8. General infections affecting athletes. 9. Sports injuries. 10. Muscular injuries. 11. Head injuries. 12. Cold injuries. 13. Shoulder and arm injuries. 14. Foot and ankle injuries. 15. Principles of safety in sports 16. Neck, spine and low back injuries. 17. Eating disorders.

Sports Medicine is an area of health and special services that apply medical and scientific knowledge to prevent, recognize, manage and rehabilitate injuries related to sport, exercise or recreational activity. Sports medicine is concerned with the care and potential performance of the players. It requires a comprehensive approach.