SPORTS INJURIES in CHILDREN and ADOLESCENTS

About the Book

This book is designed to help those doctors, clinicians and respected therapists who work with children and adolescents in the sports medicine field. It provides specialist information, evidenced based, in a unique area of medicine. Comprehensive but concise, this guide will help clinicians in the diagnosis and management of common and less common injuries seen in this important age group. The book also helps the clinician to deal with emergency situations and provides a unique insight to the physiological and psychological changes seen in the growing child. In addition to the wide variety of pathologies discussed, additional information and specialist areas have been added, including nutrition in children, strength and conditioning, obesity, psychology of the growing child, child protection and common medical problems which can affect children. The book also includes Photo’s, X rays and pictures for visual guidance and help in clinical testing.

About the Author

Solomon Abrahams is clinical Director of Anatomie Physiotherapy clinic(s) based in London, England. He has been practising for over 20 years after graduating with a Physiotherapy Degree and continued to gain his Masters degree and PhD in this field allied to medicine. He currently practices from his main clinics in Harrow and the prestigious Harley Street, London. He has over 15 years of specialist experience within paediatric and adolescent sports medicine working within primary care and professional football clubs. He has also published work in over 40 professional medical journals and is an external reviewer for some of the most respected orthopaedic medical journals. Solomon is also a senior clinical fellow at the school of emergency medicine at University of Hertfordshire where he regular teaches and examines on the Masters degree programme. Solomon formerly lectured at other prestigious Universities including Kings College London, University College London and Cambridge University.