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Product Summary
Anybody's Sports Medicine Book: The Complete Guide to Quick Recovery from Injuries
by James Garrick, MD and Peter Radetsky, PhD

Guide Rating -  
Pros  •  Comprehensive injury treatments for most injuries
•  Easy to find 'by body part' format
•  Helpful 'injury by sport' index
•  Tips for finding a sports medicine physician
•  Lots of examples of real-life situations
Cons  •  Lacks information about safety equipment
•  A general overview of first aid techniques would be nice
•  Not a very durable cover - when used a lot the cover and pages show the wear and tear
The Bottom Line - Dr. Garrick explains injuries and treatment in a simple, commonsense way. This book is essential reading for athletes, coaches and trainers alike.

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Product Description
•  Paperback, 329 pages
•  1st edition (June 15, 2000)
•  Publisher: Ten Speed Press
 
 
Guide Review
Anybody's Sports Medicine Book
The book is a consumer guide to preventing, understanding, and treating sports-related injuries. You will learn immediate sports injury treatment, rehab and when to see a doctor. This book is essential reading for athletes, coaches and trainers alike. Dr. Garrick heads San Francisco's Center for Sports Medicine and is medical advisor to the National Football League, the U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team, and the San Francisco Ballet.
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