Tim Meyer & Ian Beasley 
Encyclopedia of Football Medicine, Vol. 3 [PDF ebook] 
Protecting the Player

<p><em>This is an important addition to the sports medicine literature because it addresses issues that are critical for player health and safety and performance.</em> — <strong>Doody’s Reviews (starred review)</strong></p><p>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 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 the professional footballer. Volume 3 covers a range of multidisciplinary topics that aim to ensure that players can compete safely and maintain peak fitness and performance, while preventing disabling injuries insofar as possible.</p><p><strong>Key Topics of Volume 3:</strong></p><ul><li>Nutritional supplements</li><li>Doping</li><li>Prescreening of players</li><li>Psychological and other risk factors</li><li>Head injuries and concussion: screening, diagnosis, management</li><li>Injury prevention and rehabilitation</li><li>Practical help in providing medical service at matches</li></ul><p>The <cite>Encyclopedia of Football Medicine</cite> will be essential reading for physicians working for football teams, orthopaedists, sports medicine physicians, and specialised physical therapists.</p>

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