Sport First Aid - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0880114258 ISBN 13: 9780880114257

A clear and up-to-date explanation of first aid procedures for coaches to use in responding to athletes' injuries. The description of every injury includes a brief definition, causes, symptoms, signs, first aid protocols for the coach to follow, notes on when the athlete can return to play and tips on how to prevent the injury.

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Review:

From Doody.com"This book is of high quality and offers thorough and efficient coverage of a broad range of sports first aid topics."

About the Author:

Melinda J. Flegel is the head athletic trainer at the University of Illinois SportWell Centre, where she oversees sports medicine care for recreational and club sport athletes. She was co-ordinator of outreach services at the Great Plains Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre in Peoria, Illinois, where she assisted coaches at 15 schools to provide first aid for their athletes. Flegel is a certified athletic trainer and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association in the USA. She is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

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