The FIMS Team Physician Manual is the official sports medicine handbook of the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), the world's oldest sports medicine organization. Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, the book offers a complete guide to the background knowledge, practical techniques and professional skills required to become a successful medical practitioner working in sport. Written by a team of world-leading physicians from North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia, this book is a 'must have' reference for any doctor, physical therapist, or medical professional working in sport.

The International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) is associated with more than 100 national sports medicine societies world-wide and counts among its members many of the world's finest sports doctors. This FIMS book prepares physicians from every field to fulfill the basic fieldside medical needs of athletes and is indispensable for every team physician! With each chapter written by a sports medicine doctor, the book can also serve as a guide for qualified teachers to instruct student physicians.

The FIMS Team Physician Manual is the official sports medicine handbook of the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), the world’s oldest sports medicine organization. Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, the book offers a complete guide to the background knowledge, practical techniques and professional skills required to become a successful medical practitioner working in sport. Well illustrated, with clear step-by-step guidance, plus text boxes and checklists for quick reference, the Team Physician Manual covers every key area of activity and intervention, from the preparticipation examination to rehabilitation. The book surveys every classification of sports injury, offering clear advice on fieldside assessment, diagnosis and treatment, as well as examining best practice in general aspects of sports medicine, such as prevention and the psychology of injury. Written by a team of world-leading physicians from North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia, this book is a ‘must have’ reference for any doctor, physical therapist, or medical professional working in sport.

Published in association with the International Federation of Sports Medicine, FIMS Sports Medicine Event Manual covers all aspects of setting up sports medicine care for sporting events along with what to do to care for the athletes. This emergency sports medicine manual addresses an array of essential issues including: planning the medical aspects of sporting events, evaluating the “return to play” conundrum, and on-field treatment of an injured or ill athlete. These topics and skills are crucial for all event physicians to master. Separated into five sections, the book will cover everything from planning the medical aspects of a sports event to providing a sport specific list of conditions an event physician must be able to treat. Ideal for sports medicine physicians and athletic trainers who coordinate care for events, this manual covers practical how-to-do-it coverage of injuries to athletes.

The fourth edition of Team Physician Manual: International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) covers all key area of activity and intervention, from the preparticipation examination to rehabilitation, drug testing, young athlete, female athlete and even environmental issues. The book also surveys the most significant classifications of sports injury, and offering clear advice on fieldside assessment, diagnosis and treatment, as well as examining best practice in general aspects of sports medicine, such as prevention and the psychology of injury. The fourth edition of "Team Physician Manual: International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS)" continues the high caliber of authorship from a team of world-leading physicians and scientists from around the world. In short, the Fourth Edition represents a ‘must have’ reference for any doctor, scientists, physical therapist, or medical professional working in sport.

Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "convenient electronic access to the text's illustrations, downloadable for use in presentations, as well as diagnosis-specific office handouts that can be given to patients who want to know more about their conditions."--P. [4] of cover.

This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the science, social science and medicine of sport.