Author Description

Reviews integratively the existing data on distribution and determinants of injury rates in a variety of sports, and suggests injury prevention measures and guidelines for furthur reearch. This volume focuses on individual sports, such as gynmnastics, equestrian, martial arts, skiing and snowboarding, tennis, wrestling, as well as track and field injuries. Sports scientists and healthcare professionals should find this publication useful in identifying the areas in which appropriate preventive measures can be initiated to reduce the risk and severity of injury.