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Peter Brukner OAM, MBBS, FACSP, FACSM, FFSEM is a Sport and Exercise Physician and currently the Australian cricket team doctor. He was previously Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Science at the Liverpool Football Club in the UK. Peter is the founding partner of the Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre, a past president of the Australasian College of Sports Physicians, and Professor of Sports Medicine at La Trobe University. Peter has been an Olympic team physician and was the Socceroos team doctor at the 2010 World Cup. In 2005 Peter was awarded the Order of Australia medal (OAM) for services to sports medicine.
Karim Khan MD, PhD, MBA, FACSP, FACSM, FFSEM is a Sport and Exercise Physician and Professor of Sports Medicine at the Department of Family Practice at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. He is Editor in Chief of the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) and has published more than 280 peer-reviewed research articles. In 2001, he was awarded the Australian Prime Minister's Medal for service to sports medicine. He was profiled in The Lancet in its special 2012 Olympic edition.

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The #1 text in Sports Medicine! This cornerstone textbook has been updated with the latest research and developments. Brukner & Khan's world-leading title provides an authoritative foundation for clinicians and students. This complete practical guide to physiotherapy and musculoskeletal medicine covers all aspects of diagnosis and contemporary management of sports-related injuries. The fifth edition has been expanded to accommodate a much higher level of evidence-based content and reflects the huge amount of new research and significant changes in thinking since the previous edition was published. The contributing editors are an international compilation of globally recognised experts within their fields. This is essential reading for sports medicine physicians, physical therapists and physical therapy students. Topics in Volume Two Include: Exercise and health Exercise and disease Environment Harassment and abuse Special groups Maximising athletic performance Nutrition for performance

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PART AEXERCISE AND HEALTH
Chapter 1Physical inactivity: A major public health problem
Chapter 2Benefits and risks of physical activity
Chapter 3Prescribing physical activity: The clinical assessment
Chapter 4Prescribing physical activity: The written prescription
Chapter 5Prescribing physical activity: Motivational interviewing
Chapter 6Nutrition for health

PART BMANAGING MEDICAL PROBLEMS
Chapter 7Obesity
Chapter 8Diabetes mellitus
Chapter 9Sudden cardiac death in sport
Chapter 10Cardiovascular symptoms
Chapter 11Respiratory symptoms during exercise
Chapter 12Gastrointestinal symptoms
Chapter 13Haematuria and other urinary symptoms
Chapter 14Neurological conditions
Chapter 15Rheumatological conditions
Chapter 16Osteoarthritis
Chapter 17Osteoporosis and bone health
Chapter 18Infections
Chapter 19The tired athlete
Chapter 20Cancer
Chapter 21Physical activity in the prevention and treatment of depression
Chapter 22Anxiety disorders

PART CENVIRONMENT
Chapter 23Heat
Chapter 24Cold
Chapter 25Altitude
Chapter 26Underwater
Chapter 27Physical activity and the built environment

PART DSPECIAL GROUPS
Chapter 28Children and adolescents
Chapter 29Female-specific considerations in sport: anatomy, physiology, injuries, and performance
Chapter 30Transgender and intersex
Chapter 31Older people
Chapter 32The person with disability

PART EPERFORMANCE AND ETHICS
Chapter 33Nutrition for performance
Chapter 34Drugs and the Athlete
Chapter 35Genetics in exercise and sport
Chapter 36Medico-legal issues
Chapter 37Harassment and abuse

PART FPRACTICAL SPORTS MEDICINE
Chapter 38Emergencies
Chapter 39Medical coverage of endurance events
Chapter 40Multi-sport endurance events