Climbing Medicine: A Practical Guide

This book is a comprehensive guide to the medical aspects of sports climbing, covering physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, upper and lower extremity injuries, cardiology, gynecology, pediatrics, and adolescent conditions. It is a valuable resource for sports physicians, orthopedic surgeons, traumatologists, trainers, physiotherapists, and other health professionals involved in climbing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 329 pages
Publication date: 27 May 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate medical aspects of sports climbing, a relatively new but rapidly growing sport that has gained significant attention worldwide. As sports climbing's popularity surge, so has the number of injuries specific to this activity, prompting a growing interest within the sports medicine community. To address this need, the book brings together expertise from across the globe, covering a wide range of topics related to sports climbing. From physiology, biomechanics, and anatomy to upper and lower extremity injuries, cardiology, gynecology, pediatric, and adolescent conditions, this manual provides a thorough exploration of the discipline.

Organized in a coherent manner, each chapter offers readers evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle climbing-related injuries effectively.

Enriched with a wealth of high-quality pictures, this manual serves as a timely and up-to-date resource for sports physicians, orthopedic surgeons, traumatologists, trainers, physiotherapists, and other health professionals involved in climbing. Whether you are a seasoned climber or a healthcare professional seeking to better understand the medical aspects of this exciting sport, this book is an invaluable tool for your practice.

Weight: 658g
Dimension: 177 x 254 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030721862
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022