Sports Physician Handbook

Yannis P. Pitsiladis; Shu Hang Patrick Yung; Mark R. Hutchinson; Fabio Pigozzi

doi:10.1016/C2023-0-51303-5

Sports Physician Handbook

Yannis P. Pitsiladis (Editor)
, Shu Hang Patrick Yung (Editor)
, Mark R. Hutchinson (Editor)
, Fabio Pigozzi (Editor)

Academy of Wellness and Human Development

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Sports Physician Handbook, the fourth edition of the Team Physician Manual: International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), covers all key areas of activity and intervention, from the preparticipation examination to rehabilitation, drug testing, care of the young athlete, the female athlete, and environmental issues. The book also surveys major classifications of sports injuries, offering clear advice on field side assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. It further examines best practices in broader aspects of sports medicine, such as injury prevention and the psychology of recovery. Sports Physician Handbook continues the tradition of high-caliber authorship, featuring contributions from world-leading physicians and scientists. In short, the fourth edition represents a "must-have" reference for any doctor, scientist, physical therapist, or medical professional working in sport.

Original language	English
Publisher	Academic Press
Number of pages	956
Edition	4th
ISBN (Electronic)	9780443316395
ISBN (Print)	9780443316388
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/C2023-0-51303-5
Publication status	Published - 17 Sept 2025

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