Sports Injuries Information for Teens

417 Pages·2012·1.853 MB·English

by  Zachary Klimecki, Elizabeth Bellenir

Sports Injuries Information
For Teens, Third Edition
Edited by Zachary Klimecki and Elizabeth Bellenir

Teen Health Series
Sports Injuries Information For Teens,
Third Edition

Teen Health Series
Sports Injuries Information For Teens,
Third Edition
Health Tips About Acute, Traumatic, And Chronic Injuries
In Adolescent Athletes
Including Facts About Sprains, Fractures, And Overuse Injuries,
Treatment, Rehabilitation, Sport-Specific Safety Guidelines, Fitness
Suggestions, And More
Edited by Zachary Klimecki and Elizabeth Bellenir
155 W. Congress, Suite 200
Detroit, MI 48226
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Edited by Zachary Klimecki and Elizabeth Bellenir
Teen Health Series
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Table of Contents
Preface
Part One: Health Tips For Student Athletes
Chapter 1—Choosing The Right Sport For You ....................................3
Chapter 2—Sports For Students With Disabilities ...............................9
Chapter 3—Sports Physicals ....................................................................13
Chapter 4—Nutrition For Student Athletes ........................................17
Chapter 5—Preventing Dehydration ....................................................25
Chapter 6—Sports And Energy Drinks .................................................29
Chapter 7—Handling Sports Pressure
And Competition .................................................................37
Chapter 8—Athletes And Eating Disorders ........................................41
Chapter 9—The Female Athlete Triad ...................................................47
Chapter 10—Emotional Injuries In Youth Sports ................................53
Chapter 11—Athlete Burnout ....................................................................59
Chapter 12—Anabolic Steroids .................................................................63
Chapter 13—Alcohol And Marijuana:
Problems For Teen Athletes ..............................................69
Chapter 14—Teen Athletes And The Abuse
Of Over-The-Counter Drugs .............................................73
Part Two: Sports Safety And Injury Prevention
Chapter 15—Healthy Muscles Matter .....................................................79
Chapter 16—The Benefits Of Preseason Conditioning .....................83
Chapter 17—Warm Up To Work Out ........................................................87
Chapter 18—Exercises for Strength and Flexibility ............................89
Chapter 19—Facts About Protective Equipment ..............................103
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Chapter 20—Helmets ..................................................................................107
Chapter 21—Eye Protection .....................................................................115
Chapter 22—Mouthguards .......................................................................119
Chapter 23—Braces And Taping .............................................................123
Chapter 24—How To Select The Right Athletic Shoes ....................127
Chapter 25—Safety Tips For Popular Sports .......................................133
Chapter 26—Bike Safety ............................................................................149
Chapter 27—Skateboard Safety ..............................................................151
Chapter 28—Football Safety ....................................................................155
Chapter 29—Water Sports Safety ...........................................................159
Chapter 30—Winter Sorts Safety ............................................................169
Part Three: Diagnosing And Treating Common
Sports Injuries
Chapter 31—What Are Sports Injuries ..................................................177
Chapter 32—Overuse Injuries ..................................................................183
Chapter 33—Heat Illness ...........................................................................187
Chapter 34—Strains And Sprains ............................................................189
Chapter 35—Broken Bones .......................................................................193
Chapter 36—Growth Plate Injuries ........................................................197
Chapter 37—Concussions .........................................................................205
Chapter 38—Muscle Contusion (Bruise) ..............................................209
Chapter 39—Bursitis And Tendonitis .....................................................211
Chapter 40—Eye Injuries ............................................................................219
Chapter 41—Facial Injuries .......................................................................223
Chapter 42—Dental Injuries .....................................................................233
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Chapter 43—Neck Injuries.........................................................................237
Chapter 44—Spine Injuries .......................................................................241
Chapter 45—Burners And Stingers ........................................................255
Chapter 46—Shoulder Injuries ................................................................257
Chapter 47—Elbow Injuries ......................................................................267
Chapter 48—Hand And Wrist Injuries ...................................................271
Chapter 49—Groin Injuries .......................................................................277
Chapter 50—Testicular Injuries ................................................................283
Chapter 51—Hip Injuries ...........................................................................287
Chapter 52—Knee Injuries ........................................................................293
Chapter 53—Shin Splints ...........................................................................309
Chapter 54—Foot And Ankle Injuries....................................................313
Chapter 55—Plantar Fasciitis And Bone Spurs ...................................325
Part Four: Caring For Injured Athletes
Chapter 56—What To Do If A Sports Injury Occurs ..........................333
Chapter 57—What Do Athletic Trainers Do? .......................................341
Chapter 58—Choosing A Doctor ............................................................345
Chapter 59—Guidelines For Medical Decision Making ..................349
Chapter 60—Caring For Casts And Splints ..........................................353
Chapter 61—Returning To Sport After An Injury ..............................357
Chapter 62—Sports Injuries And Arthritis:
Understanding The Connection ...................................361
Part Five: If You Need More Information
Chapter 63—Resources For More Information About
Traumatic And Chronic Sports-Related Injuries......367
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Chapter 64—Resources For More Information
About Fitness And Exercise ............................................375
Index ...............................................................................................383
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