In this issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine, guest editor and head team physician of the Philadelphia Phillies, Dr. Steven Cohen, brings his considerable expertise to the topic of The Baseball Athlete. Top experts discusses the diagnosis, treatment, and management of injuries specific to baseball athletes. Articles highlight common injuries—not just in the shoulder and elbow, but also in the hand and wrist, knee, spine and pelvic, and core muscles. The goal is to help orthopedic surgeons treat baseball athletes after an injury, to get them ready to play, and to prevent those injuries from occurring again. Articles also highlight physical therapy and rehabilitation strategies for the athletes.
In this issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine, guest editor Dr. James B. Carr II brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Building a Sports Medicine Practice: Guide to Navigating the First Five Years. Top experts offer practical advice to help readers navigate the crucial initial years of their sports medicine career, with guidance on how to search for and select the right job in private practice or academic institution, strategies for growing and developing a clinical practice, and tips for success in the operating room.
In this issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine, guest editors Drs. Jonathan F. Dickens and Brian C. Lau bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Shoulder Instability. Shoulder instability is a common injury in sports and orthopedic surgeons must stay up to date with on-field assessment, current imaging, and surgical and nonsurgical treatment strategies to help athletes get back in the game. In this issue, top experts discuss anterior and posterior shoulder instability in athletes, including shoulder anatomy and biomechanics, imaging, operative and nonoperative treatments, and more.
Originally edited by Gregory Grieve, a founder of modern manual therapy, the fifth edition of Grieve's Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy continues to offer contemporary evidence, models of diagnosis and practice that make this one of the most highly respected reference books for physiotherapists. This edition has been fully updated to provide an overview of the latest science in a rapidly evolving field. It includes detailed directions for research-informed patient care for a range of musculoskeletal disorders, as well as up-to-date information on the global burden, research methodologies, measurements, and principles of assessment and management. A new international editorial board, with experience in both research and clinical practice, bring a truly comprehensive perspective to this book, meaning those practising musculoskeletal physiotherapy today will find it highly clinically relevant to their work.
In this issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine, guest editors Drs. Volker Musahl and Al Getgood bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Precision ACL Reconstruction. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as the timing of ACL surgery; non-operative ACL injury treatment; avoiding graft failure: lessons learned from the STABILITY trial; the role of osteotomy in ACL reconstruction; revision ACL reconstruction and associated procedures; and more.
Clinicians, physiatrists, and fitness trainers are daily faced with challenges regarding the diagnosis and management of microtraumatic knee injuries. These conditions are particularly complex and misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis may lead to performance limitations and a prolonged absence from sports activities. Knee Pain in Sports Medicine: Essentials of Diagnosis and Treatment helps readers accurately diagnose these conditions and provides effective guidance on management, allowing for prompt recovery and return to play.
In this issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine, guest editors Constance R. Chu, Erica Taylor, and Joel Boyd bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Sports Medicine. While women and persons of color comprise a high percentage of athletes, representation is low in positions of influence where few serve as owners, consultants, coaches, athletic trainers, and team physicians. This special issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine highlights opportunities to embrace and enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) among the medical teams that care for athletes.
In this issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine, guest editor Dr. Siobhán M. Statuta brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Mental Health Considerations in the Athlete. Many athletes struggle with mental health symptoms and disorders, and often do not openly speak of this due to the stigma surrounding mental health, as well as fear of consequences if others were to be made aware. Mental wellbeing, as a critical component of overall health, is an area that is imperative to assess, screen, and treat to allow athletes to live overall fruitful lives.