This expanded edition of The Medical Care of the Judoka deals with common medical problems in judo as well as current and controversial issues in sports medicine, including:
- The role of medical personnel in judo tournaments
- Infections on the mat
- Concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and seizures
- Dental Injuries
- Injuries to the upper and lower extremities
- Heart and circulation conditions
- Lungs and respiration conditions
- Spinal injuries
- Injuries related to the genitourinary and endocrine systems
- Diet, weight loss, and nutrition
- How gender can impact the medical needs of the Judoka
- Problems associated with doping
...and much much more.
