The only condensed, full-color reference in the field! Spine in Sports reference includes coverage of general spine fitness/preparation in sports, age related spine changes in the athlete, as well as, sports specific spine disorders/maintenance. Emphasis on individual sports and their affect on the spine. Section on disabled athletes, pediatrics and geriatrics. Experts in the field express personal experiences based on their specialties - spine surgeons, non-operative spine physicians, and therapists.

Section 1 General spine fitness and preparation for sports Chapter 1 Principles of Spine Fitness in the Athlete Section 2 Age related changes of the spine in the athlete Chapter 2 Common spinal disorders in the young athlete Chapter 3 Spine problems in the older athlete Section 3 Sports-specific spine disorders and maintenance Chapter 4 Running Chapter 5 Spine Injuries in Racquet Sports Chapter 6 Spine Injuries in Volleyball Chapter 7 Biomechanics of Weight Lifting Chapter 8 The Spine and Bicycling: New Perspectives Chapter 9 Football Injuries Chapter 10 Basketball and the Spine Chapter 11 Gymnastics and Spine Injuries Chapter 12 Sports for Athletes with Physical Disabilities Chapter 13 The martial arts: Biomechanical Principles, Injury Prevention, and Rehabilitation