Tendinopathy in Athletes

This concise volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series, published under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee, provides a dependable source of current knowledge available on tendinopathy and covers both the basic science and clinical aspects of the subject. <br /> <p>Despite its high incidence, the precise etiopathogenesis and effective treatment of tendinopathy remain elusive. <b><i>Tendinopathy in Athletes</i></b> draws on the expertise of an international and prolific collection of contributors, both clinicians and scientists, who provide new insights into this specialized area.<br /> This book:<br /> </p> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>provides a comprehensive resource for both clinicians and researchers with information organized logically, with an easy-to-follow progression from the basic scientific findings to clinical applications</li> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>discusses the full range of treatment modalities, including new molecular and biological approaches, plus surgical and alternative approaches to tendinopath</li> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>contains “What We Need to Know” sections that suggest future areas of research for young investigators.</li> </ul> <br /> <p>As tendinopathy remains one of the most common injuries encountered, both in sports and at the workplace, this essential volume is sure to be a source of frequent consultation.</p>