Complementary sports medicine / Philip Maffetone.

Author/creator Maffetone, Philip
Format Book
Publication InfoChampaign, IL : Human Kinetics, ©1999.
Descriptionix, 429 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Subjects

Contents Philosophy of complementary sports medicine -- Definitions for complementary sports medicine -- Complementary medicine specialties -- Metabolism and energy production -- Neuromuscular systems -- Hormonal systems -- Patient history and dialogue -- Functional testing and interpretation -- Assessing posture, gait and the neuromuscular system -- Muscle testing procedures -- Applied kinesiology assessment -- Assessments of aerobic and anaerobic function -- Heart rate monitor assessments -- Treatment of muscle and neurological dysfunction -- Treatment of cranial and pelvic dysfunction -- Treatment of vertebral and extravertebral dysfunction -- Pain and pain control -- Diet therapy -- Nutritional supplement therapy -- Ergogenic and therapeutic nourishment -- Practitioner's role in training and competition -- Training and competition schedules -- The overtraining syndrome -- Training and competitive footwear -- Carbohydrate intolerance in athletes -- Weight and fat control -- The athlete's triad of dysfunction -- Physical, chemical, and mental/emotional injuries: a retrospect
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 98052399
ISBN0880118695

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks RC1210 .M24 1999 ✔ Available Place Hold