Updated topics covered include: • Individual risk factors for sports injuries • Effects of physical inactivity on the tissues • Head and face injuries in sport • Cervical, thoracic and abdominal injuries in sport • Back and spine injuries in sport • Leg, Knee and Thigh Injuries • Outdoor activities during extreme conditions • Ethical considerations in Sports and Exercise Medicine • Injuries in sport for the disabled, growing and aging athletes Richly illustrated with more than 600 color drawings and photographs, this book covers injuries resulting from the full range of international sports.