Sports Physician Handbook , the fourth edition of the Team Physician Manual: International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) , covers all key areas of activity and intervention, from the preparticipation examination to rehabilitation, drug testing, care of the young athlete, the female athlete, and environmental issues. The book also surveys major classifications of sports injuries, offering clear advice on field side assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. It further examines best practices in broader aspects of sports medicine, such as injury prevention and the psychology of recovery. Sports Physician Handbook continues the tradition of high-caliber authorship, featuring contributions from world-leading physicians and scientists. In short, the fourth edition represents a "must-have" reference for any doctor, scientist, physical therapist, or medical professional working in sport. Official FIMS Handbook: The authoritative sports medicine manual of the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) - Expanded Content and Structure: Substantially revised and enlarged, offering more detailed and comprehensive coverage across all areas of sports medicine - New Chapters and Emerging Topics: Features updated content on environmental health, muscle injuries, and the psychology of sports injury―reflecting the latest developments in these fields - Diverse Athlete Populations: Dedicated sections for young athletes, para athletes, female athletes, and senior competitors, addressing their specific medical and performance needs - Contemporary Medical Issues: Covers health considerations for new Olympic sports such as skateboarding, sport climbing, and breakdancing, alongside evolving trends in athlete care - Extensive Musculoskeletal Injury Coverage: In-depth guidance on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries across all major body regions The official sports medicine handbook of the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) Sports Physician Handbook , the fourth edition of the Team Physician Manual: International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) , covers all key areas of activity and intervention, from the preparticipation examination to rehabilitation, drug testing, care of the young athlete, the female athlete, and environmental issues. The book also surveys major classifications of sports injuries, offering clear advice on field side assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. It further examines best practices in broader aspects of sports medicine, such as injury prevention and the psychology of recovery. Sports Physician Handbook continues the tradition of high-caliber authorship, featuring contributions from world-leading physicians and scientists. In short, the fourth edition represents a "must-have" reference for any doctor, scientist, physical therapist, or medical professional working in sport. Professor Yannis P. Pitsiladis has an extensive research background in the role of lifestyle and genetics in human health and performance. His current work focuses on human enhancement technologies in health and disease, emphasizing responsible paradigms. His latest research, funded by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), applies “omics” (genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and proteomics) and artificial intelligence to detecting doping in sport, particularly blood doping and testosterone use. Professor Pitsiladis is a member of the IOC Health, Medicine and Science Commission (previously known as Medical and Scientific Commission, 2015 - present), the Executive Committee and Chair of the Scientific Commission of the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), and the Scientific and Education Commission of the European Federation of Sports Medicine Associations (EFSMA).He also serves on WADA’s Health Medical Research Committee (HMRC) and is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). With over 250 scientific publications and multiple-authored and edited books, his research has influenced both scientific and popular discourse. His work has been featured in documentaries such as Kipchoge: The Last Milestone (2021, directed by Jake Scott, executive produced by Ridley Scott) and Enhanced (2018, directed by Alex Gibney), as well as in bestselling books like The Sports Gene and Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice . Professor Patrick Shu-Hang Yung is the current Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology and the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, focused on orthopedic sports medicine and arthroscopy surgery. He is the current Vice President of the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) and the Past President of the Asian Federation of Sports Medicine (AFSM). He has published over 200 scientific papers in international journals, being the Director of the first ever Master Course in sports medicine and health science in Asia