Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science: The Paralympic Athlete

Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science The Paralympic Athlete This new volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series published in conjunction with the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee and the Sports Science Committee of the International Paralympic Committee examines Paralympic athletes across sports. Written by leaders of the Paralympic Movement, the book guides readers through the sport–related issues that are unique to Paralympic athletes and provides practical guidance on optimizing care and enhancing performance. The book starts with a comprehensive introduction to the Paralympic Movement, followed by discipline–specific reviews from leading authorities in sport science, each covering the biomechanics, physiology, medicine, philosophy, sociology, and psychology of Paralympic sports. The Paralympic Athlete also addresses the scientific counseling of athletes, as well as recent assessment and training tools, which are of particular interest to scientists, medical professionals, athletes, trainers and coaches. This unique new reference, edited by Prof. Dr. Yves Vanlandewicjk of Belgium and Prof. Dr. Walt Thompson of the U.S.A. (both members of the IPC Sports Science Committee), provides in one volume a much–needed and often sought after overview of current knowledge and best practices for anyone who is interested or directly involved in the care and training of Paralympic athletes. OTHER HANDBOOKS OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND SCIENCE Alpine Skiing Edited by R.E. Leach 1994, 144 pages, 62 illustrations ISBN: 978–0–632–03033–0 Football (Soccer) Edited by B.Ekblöm 1994, 240 pages, 103 illustrations ISBN: 978–0–632–03328–7 Road Cycling Edited by J. Gregor and F. Conconi 2000, 144 pages, 75 illustrations ISBN: 978–0–865–42912–3 Running Edited J.A. Hawley 2000, 112 pages, 38 illustrations ISBN: 978–0–632–05391–9 Strength Training for Sport Edited by W.J. Kraemer and K. Häkkinen 2002, 200 pages, 83 illustrations ISBN: 978–0–632–05568–5 Tennis Edited by P.A.F. Renström 2002, 320 pages, 253 illustrations ISBN: 978–0–632–05034–5 Cross Country Skiing Edited by H. Rusko 2003, 208 pages, 132 illustrations ISBN: 978–0–632–05571–5 Sports Nutrition Edited by R.J. Maughan and L.M. Burke 2003, 208 pages, 11 illustrations ISBN: 978–0–632–05814–3 Volleyball Edited by J.C. Reeser and R. Bahr 2003, 240 pages, 146 illustrations ISBN: 978–0–632–05913–3 Basketball Edited by D.B. McKeag 2003, 288 pages, 60 illustrations ISBN: 978–0–632–05912–6 Swimming Edited by J. Stager and D. Tanner 2004, 160 pages, 64 illustrations ISBN: 978–0–632–05914–0 Rowing Edited by N. H. Secher and S. Volianitis 2007, 184 pages, 90 illustrations ISBN: 978–1–405–15373–7 Sports Psychology Edited by B.W. Brewer 2009, 148 pages, 16 illustrations ISBN: 978 1 4051 7363 6 Sports Injury Prevention Edited by R. Bahr and L. Engebretsen 2009, 238 pages, 23 illustrations ISBN: 978 1 4051 6244 9