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Authored by renowned UEFA specialists in the medical care of football players, this three-volume series-sourced from the course materials used in UEFA's Football Doctor Education Program-aims to familiarize clinicians with a structured system of assessment and care in dealing with the wide variety of injuries that can afflict professional footballers. Volume 2 introduces football doctors to the specific types of injuries that may occur, and the mechanisms of injury, with a wealth of information supported by scientific evidence.


Key Topics of Volume 2:


Overview of football injuries
Managing injuries in competitive situations: the laws of the game
Muscle function and mechanisms of muscle injury
Examination and treatment of muscle injuries
Groin, knee, and ankle injuries
Overuse injuries
The Encyclopedia of Football Medicine will be essential reading for physicians working for football teams, orthopaedists, sports medicine physicians, and specialised physical therapists.