Care of the Young Athlete  E-mail this product to a friend

The health benefits of sports and physical activity are well known, but what about the possiblity of injury? This comprehensive award winning manual strikes a balance between the risks and rewards, providing pediatrics professionals with a single-source reference for all aspects of childhood athletics. Organized as an easy-to-use guide, the book includes practical procedural information on the preparticipation physical exam, proper nutrition for athletes, and injury management during competition, plus detailed treatments for dozens of athletic injuries.