The Medical Care of the Judoka

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.