The Practical Delivery of Sports Medicine Services: A Conceptual Approach [Paperback]

Jerald D. Hawkins (Author)

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Review

This is an excellent text! For the sports trainer or anyone interested in coaching or working with young athletes, the information provided is invaluable. The detail regarding treatment of sports-related injuries is clearly written, of practical nature and useful in a hands-on situation. Previous texts that I have read on this subject matter assume a high level of prior medical training that would make the implementation of the information almost impossible. This text would be useful for anyone dealing with young athletes, from ages 8 to the early 20's.The chapter on the relationship between legal responsibility and the treatment of sports injuries was also exemplary. Dr. Hawkins understands that coaches, trainers and others working with young athletes must understand their legal responsibilities, and develop programs to address these responsibilities in an appropriate way to make the activities safe for kids! The enjoyment of sports as a recreation is founded on the idea of safe practices and equipment, but when an injury occurs, the treatment must be as excellent as the program. Dr. Hawkins should be commended for the development of a text that emphasizes these relationships and achieves its' stated goal. (Robert E Van Vraken, Attorney at Law, Burnt Hills, New York) -- Robert E Van Vraken, Attorney at Law, Burnt Hills, New York

From the Publisher

The athletic trainer is in direct, day-to-day contact with the athlete; therefore the trainer's actions can have an enormous impact on the athlete's health and well- being.This treatise provides comprehensive and thorough guidance for members of the sports medicine field, particularly trainers. In twenty one chapters, sports medicine services are defined and analyzed. In addition, sports injury prevention and rehabilitation guidelines are delineated and analyzed.The work is generously illustrated and includes a variety of photographic depictions of various sports medicine tactics and procedures.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Professional & Executive (August 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944183166
• ISBN-13: 978-0944183168
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,360,762 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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