This essential handbook for sports medicine clinicians combines resources from various United States and International Olympic Committee sporting guidelines; national and international youth, scholastic, collegiate, and professional associations; and real-world experience to provide the most up to date and relevant information needed to fulfill coverage duties for sporting events. Easy to read, concise, and complete, this guide is a one-stop reference for sideline medical coverage of nearly fifty sports. Geared for live event coverage, chapters deliver quick hit specifics designed for in-the-moment use on the field.The book opens with a review of general coverage concepts applicable to most sports along with chapters dedicated to overriding medical concerns including emergency management, nutrition and hydration, adaptive sports considerations, and doping in sports, among other key topics. The core of the book focuses on coverage details for individual sports, organized by contact level and presented in a templated format for quick identification. Each sport-focused chapter describes its history, governing organizations, participants, rules and regulations, equipment, medical coverage logistics, medical emergencies, and common injuries. A dedicated "Medical Bag" for every sport outlines the necessary items providers should have at hand for managing emergencies and common injuries. This essential handbook belongs in every sports bag and will serve as a ready resource for clinicians and sideline personnel covering sporting events at any level. Key Features: Handy reference for on-field, sideline, or event sports coverage - with digital access for mobile use on most devices Current guidelines for almost 50 sports, including information specific to the disabled athlete when applicable Every chapter contains sport-specific information on emergencies and common injuries What's in your bag? Highlights medical bag essentials by sport, so you're always prepared Includes general chapters on clinician role, traveling with a team, pre-participation exams, medicolegal and ethical concerns, and approach to signature medical emergencies in sports
Section I: General Concepts in Sports Coverage 1. The Sport Medicine Provider's Role 2. Medical Bag 3. Travelling with a Team 4. Medicolegal and Ethical Concerns Section II: Medical Considerations for Sports Medicine Clinicians 5. Medical Emergencies 6. Nutrition and Hydration 7. Preparticipation Physicals 8. Adaptive Sports 9. Doping in Sports Section III: Coverage Essentials for Contact or Collision Sports 10. Basketball 11. Boxing 12. Field Hockey 13. Football 14. Handball 15. Ice Hockey 16. Judo 17. Karate 18. Lacrosse 19. Mixed Martial Arts 20. Rugby 21. Water Polo 22. Wrestling Section IV: Coverage Essentials for Limited Contact Sports 23. Baseball 24. Cheerleading 25. Cricket 26. Diving 27. Equestrian 28. Fencing 29. Figure Skating 30. Gymnastics 31. Skateboarding 32. Skiing/Snowboarding 33. Soccer 34. Softball 35. Surfing 36. Track and Field (high jump, pole vault) Section V: Coverage Essentials for Non-Contact Sports 37. Archery 38. Badminton 39. Bobsled, Luge, and Skeleton 40. Curling 41. Cycling 42. Golf 43. Long Distance Running 44. Racquetball 45. Rowing 46. Sailing 47. Shooting 48. Speed Skating 49. Swimming 50. Table Tennis 51. Tennis 52. Track and Field (running, shot put, discus, javelin) 53. Triathlon 54. Volleyball 55. Weight Lifting
