| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
xiii, 429 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Teen health series
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"Provides updated basic consumer health information for teens on sports-related injuries, treatment, and rehabilitation, along with safety guidelines and prevention tips. Includes index, and resource information"--Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. What student athletes need to know -- 1. Choosing the right sport for you -- 2. Sports physicals -- 3. Handling sports pressure and competition -- 4. Mental health issues in student athletes -- 5. Substance-related concerns in student athletes -- 6. Sports-related emotional injuries -- 7. The female athlete triad -- 8. Sudden death in the young athlete : rare and tragic -- 9. Facts about sports nutrition -- 10. Sports drinks, carbohydrate gels, and energy bars -- 11. Fitness as a way of life -- pt. 2. Diagnosing and treating sports injuries -- 12. What are sports injuries? -- 13. First aid tips for athletes -- 14. Emergency care : what to expect -- 15. Introducing your healthcare team -- 16. Questions and answers about sprains and strains -- 17. Overuse injuries in adolescent athletes -- 18. Facts about broken bones -- 19. Casts, splints, and crutches -- 20. Concussions -- 21. Facial sports injuries -- 22. Dental injuries -- 23. Back and neck injuries -- 24. Burners and stingers -- 25. Shoulder injuries -- 26. Elbow injuries -- 27. Wrist and hand injuries -- 28. Growth plate injuries -- 29. Testicular injuries -- 30. Knee injuries -- 31. Shin splints -- 32. Ankle sprains -- 33. Achilles tendon problems -- 34. Plantar fasciitis -- 35. Foot injuries -- 36. Guidelines for returning to play -- pt. 3. Preventing sports injuries -- 37. Getting hurt doesn't have to happen -- 38. Understanding bones, muscles, and joints -- 39. Warming up, stretching, and cooling down -- 40. Hard facts about helmets -- 41. Sports eye safety -- 42. Protect your teeth with a mouthguard -- 43. Skin protection tips for athletes -- 44. Selecting the right shoes -- 45. Exercise caution : be aware of your surroundings -- 46. Protect yourself from weather-related risks -- 47. Safety tips for contact sports -- 48. Safety tips for non-contact team sports -- 49. Safety tips for dancing, gymnastics, and other individual sports -- 50. Safety tips for skaters and skateboarders -- 51. Safety tips for winter sports -- 52. Safety tips for water sports -- 53. Safety tips for hiking, biking, and other recreational pursuits -- pt. 4. If you need more information -- 54. Hazard screening reports for team sports, sports activities, and equipment -- 55. National Collegiate Athletic Association's injury surveillance system -- 56. Resources for more information about traumatic and chronic sports-related injuries -- 57. Resources for more information about fitness and exercise. |
| Subject |
Sports injuries.
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Teenagers -- Wounds and injuries -- Prevention.
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Wounds and injuries.
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| Added Author |
Bellenir, Karen.
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| ISBN |
9780780810112 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0780810112 hardcover alkaline paper |
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