Sports Medicine

The branch of medicine which deals with physical fitness along with the prevention and treatment of sports and exercise injuries is known as sports medicine. Several kinds of ailments and injuries are treated under this field such as ligament, muscle, bone and tendon problems. Chronic illnesses which might deter athletes from performing optimally such as asthma and diabetes are also treated within sports medicine. It helps in making the performance of the athlete more advanced. It also ensures their safety while performing the activity. Common sports injuries include fractures, ankle sprains, knee and shoulder injuries, cartilage injuries, etc. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of sports medicine. It will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.