- Identifies the causes and symptoms of diverse muscle and tendon pathologies
- Describes the role of the available diagnostic procedures and treatment approaches
- Written by leading experts with the aim of providing a state of the art multidisciplinary reference
This book explores in a comprehensive manner the causes and symptoms of muscle and tendon pathologies, the available diagnostic procedures, and current treatment approaches. Specific aspects of the anatomy, biomechanics, and function of muscles and tendons are analyzed, and detailed guidance is provided on the most innovative methods – both conservative and surgical – for ensuring that the athlete can make a safe and quick return to sporting activity. Optimal care of tendon and muscle injuries in sportspeople requires effective cooperation of sports scientists and medical practitioners to identify the best ways of preserving muscle and tendon structures and to develop new strategies for their rehabilitation and regeneration. Muscle and Tendon Injuries is an excellent multidisciplinary reference written by the leading experts in the field and published in collaboration with ISAKOS. It will appeal to all specialists in sports medicine and sports traumatology who are seeking a state of the art update on the management of muscle and tendon disorders. Table of Contents- Pathophysiology of Tendinopathy
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Marco Antônio Percope de Andrade M.D., Ms.C., Ph.D., Guilherme Moreira de Abreu-e-Silva M.D., Ms.C., Ph.D., Túlio Vinícius Oliveira de Campos M.D., Ms.C.
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