Sports and Exercise Medicine - Hardcover

by Pablo De Souza (Editor)

A descriptive account on novel areas of current knowledge in the vast field of sports and exercise medicine has been provided in this insightful book. Experts from across the world have contributed in this book. It discusses the physiology behind sports injuries and describes novel and intriguing approaches to manage such injuries. It also explores the relation between health, performance and exercise by elucidating novel information in areas such as the use of iron supplementation for performance, exercise and immunity, impacts of exercise on reactive oxygen species, and the proposed advantages of authentic and simulated altitude training. It is a well-researched and comprehensive book which will serve as a valuable source of information for physiologists, physical conditioners, sports medicine specialists, coaches, students and physiotherapists.