MUSCLE AND TENDON INJURIES

Identifies the causes and symptoms of diverse muscle and tendon pathologies Describe the role of the available diagnostic procedures and treatment approaches Written by leading experts to provide a state of the art multidisciplinary reference This book explores comprehensively the causes and symptoms of muscle and tendon pathologies, the available diagnostic procedures, and current treatment approaches. Specific aspects of the anatomy, biomechanics, and function of muscles and tendons are analyzed, and detailed guidance is provided on the most innovative methods – both conservative and surgical – for ensuring that the athlete can make a safe and quick return to sporting activity. Optimal care of tendon and muscle injuries in sportspeople requires the effective cooperation of sports scientists and medical practitioners to identify the best ways of preserving muscle and tendon structures and to develop new strategies for their rehabilitation and regeneration.