This manual is the perfect pocket reference for all health care professionals who care for athletes, including sports medicine specialists, orthopaedic surgeons, family practitioners, physical therapists, and trainers. In a format designed for quick reference, the book provides comprehensive guidance on the full range of issues in contemporary sports medicine - from the athlete's preparticipation physical examination, through injury assessment, management, and rehabilitation, to the return-to-sports evaluation. More than 140 nationally and internationally recognized experts offer clear, practical advice on general management issues as well as specific medical problems and injuries. Also of note is a unique 34-chapter section for 'Specific Sports' injuries. This section reflects the wisdom and insight of veteran collegiate, professional, and Olympic/national team physicians. It is a valuable quick reference for physicians providing care for particular sports. Illustrated appendices cover injections and aspiration of joints, taping techniques, and selected musculoskeletal examination techniques.