Sport and Exercise Medicine for Pharmacists

Ref. 12-9780853696001

Información del producto

• Nombre: Sport and Exercise Medicine for Pharmacists

Descripción

Kayne, Steven B

First edition

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Edited by Steven B Kayne

ISBN 978 0 85369 600 1

Published Dec 2005

Paperback 234 x 156mm (376pp)

DESCRIPTION:

All the information you need to provide patients with evidence-based advice on sports and exercise related health matters. Sport and Exercise Medicine for Pharmacists is an authoritative and practical introduction to the prevention and treatment of injuries and ailments commonly experienced in sport and exercise. As a result of health promotion and changes in lifestyle, increasing numbers of people are taking part in sporting activities.
This book provides advice on health promotion and maintenance through an active lifestyle, the risks and benefits of sport and exercise in specific common conditions, and drug use and misuse in sport.
Edited by an expert in sport medicine, this book will be useful to community and pre-registration pharmacists, and pharmacy students. It will also appeal to other healthcare professionals working in this area.

CONTENTS:

Part 1. Introduction
1. The Physiology of Exercise
2. Physical Activity in the Community
3. Sports Nutrition
Part 2. Treatment and Prevention of Sports-related Problems in the Pharmacy
4. Soft Tissue Injury
5. Pharmacotherapy for Soft Tissue Injury
6. Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Sport
Part 3. Misuse of Drugs in Sport
7. History of Doping in Sport
8. Drug Use in Sport and Dope Testing
Part 4. The Application of Sports Pharmacy in Practice
9. Pharmacy for Elite Athletes at International Games
10. The Role of the Pharmacist in Sport and Exercise Care
REVIEWS:

17-Feb-07, The Pharmaceutical Journal
'This book is both an interesting read and a valuable reference source...it is an investment worth making in the emerging speciality of sport and exercise medicine.'
The Pharmaceutical Journal, February 2007, vol 278, p193

• Marca: Pharmpress

Propiedades químicas

• Color/Forma: 234 x 156mm