Volleyball (The Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science)
by Roald Bahr
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Author: Roald BahrEditor: Jonathan Reeser
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2003-03
ISBN: 0632059133
Number of pages: 248
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Summary of Volleyball (The Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science)
This addition to the Handbook series is presented in five sections. The first sections covers basic and applied science, including biomechanics, the physiologic demands of volleyball, conditioning and nutrition. The second section looks at the role of the medical professional in volleyball, covering team physicians, pre-participation examination, medical equipment at courtside and emergency planning. The third section looks at injuries - including prevention, epidemiology, upper and lower limb injuries and rehabilitation. The next section looks at those volleyball players who require special consideration: the young, the disabled, and the elite, as well as gender issues. Finally, section five looks at performance enhancement.'This new addition to the Handbook series, written by internationally recognized experts, achieves a harmonious integration of basic and applied information in an easy-to-read and practical way. Key aspects covered include physiology and biomechanics, nutrition, injury prevention and rehabilitation and the role of the medical professional. Also dealt with in detail are special considerations, such as training the young or disabled player; and performance enhancement.This handbook will help to improve the medical care delivered to all volleyball athletes and as such will be of value to sports physicians, coaches, therapists, competitors and others interested in the sport.'.
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