Sport medicine manual /
International Olympic Committee ; IOC Medical Commission ; a publication of Olympic Solidarity ; writers Dr. Ross Davidson...[et al.] ; editors Dr. Ken Fitch...[et al.].
- Lausanne : Hurford Enterprises Ltd., 1990.
- 498 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
A new medical curriculum, which will be used on IOC courses to train physicians and related medical personnel, to better assist the athletes and coaches.
Includes bibliographical references.
Physiology -- Psychology -- Biomechanics -- Playing surfaces -- Safety -- Sport shoes -- Nutrition -- Doping control -- Issues specific to women -- Children in competitive sports -- Emergency treatment of life threatening conditions -- Trauma -- Organ system disorders -- Injuries to the Musculoskeletal system -- Principles of rehabilitation -- Environmental factors -- Medical support for teams travelling -- Medical support for hosting events and games -- Athlete/Coach investment sheets -- Sport medicine/Sport journals.