Muscle injuries in sports

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This groundbreaking book is the first to concentrate solely on muscle injuries in sports, which constitute the majority of sports-related disorders. It addresses the challenges of defining, classifying, and treating these injuries, often hindered by a lack of scientific background and guidelines. For the first time, readers will access comprehensive coverage of muscle anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, imaging, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention in one volume. It introduces standardized terminology and a new classification system developed from a consensus conference in Munich in 2011. Key features include contributions from leading international sports medicine physicians with over 35 years of experience treating competitive athletes, including the German national soccer team. The content is practice-oriented yet grounded in scientific research, supplemented by numerous case studies that illustrate injury assessment, pitfalls, and complications. The book boasts more than 500 vivid, full-color illustrations and photographs, including detailed anatomical diagrams and tables. As athletic muscle injuries gain prominence in research and clinical studies due to their frequency and impact on player availability, this work significantly advances the field. It is essential reading for sports medicine physicians, residents, fellows, physical therapists, coaches, and all practitioners involved in athlete care.