This text provides a comprehensive, practical, evidence-based guide to the field. It covers each stage of the rehabilitation process from initial assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to return to pre-injury fitness and injury prevention. Presenting a holistic approach, this text also addresses the nutritional and psychological aspects of the rehabilitation process for the amateur sports enthusiast as well as elite athletes. Divided into five parts, Parts I, II and III cover screening and assessment, the pathophysiology of sports injuries and healing and the various stages of training during the rehabilitation process. Part IV covers effective clinical decision making, and Part V covers joint specific injuries and pathologies in the shoulder, elbow wrist and hand, groin and knee. Key features: Comprehensive . Covers the complete process from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and prevention of injuries. - Practical and relevant. Explores numerous real world case studies and sample rehabilitation programmes to show how to apply the theory in practice. - Cutting Edge. Presents the latest research findings in each area to provide an authoritative guide to the field. "This book is novel in its attempt to provide evidence for sport rehabilitation. To my knowledge, this is the first book of its kind to examine the validity of tools while still providing a broad knowledge base and it will enhance the field of sports rehabilitation." (Doody's, 18 November 2011) Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention provides a comprehensive, practical, evidence-based guide to the field.  It covers each stage of the rehabilitation process from initial assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to return to pre-injury fitness and injury prevention. Presenting a holistic approach, this textbook also addresses the nutritional and psychological aspects of the rehabilitation process for the amateur sports enthusiast as well as elite athletes. Divided into five parts, Parts I, II and III cover screening and assessment, the pathophysiology of sports injuries and healing and the various stages of training during the rehabilitation process. Part IV covers effective clinical decision making, and Part V covers joint specific injuries and pathologies in the shoulder, elbow wrist and hand, groin and knee. Comprehensive . Covers the complete process from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and prevention of injuries. - Practical and relevant , this textbook explores numerous real world case studies and sample rehabilitation programmes to show how to apply the theory in practice. - Cutting Edge.   Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention presents the latest research findings in each area to provide an authoritative guide to the field.  Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention provides a comprehensive, practical, evidence-based guide to the field. It covers each stage of the rehabilitation process from initial assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to return to pre-injury fitness and injury prevention. Presenting a holistic approach, this textbook also addresses the nutritional and psychological aspects of the rehabilitation process for the amateur sports enthusiast as well as elite athletes. Divided into five parts, Parts I, II and III cover screening and assessment, the pathophysiology of sports injuries and healing and the various stages of training during the rehabilitation process. Part IV covers effective clinical decision making, and Part V covers joint specific injuries and pathologies in the shoulder, elbow wrist and hand, groin and knee. Comprehensive . Covers the complete process from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and prevention of injuries. - Practical and relevant , this textbook explores numerous real world case studies and sample rehabilitation programmes to show how to apply the theory in practice. - Cutting Edge. Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention presents the latest research findings in each area to provide an authoritative guide to the field. Paul Comfort (BSC (Hons), MSc, PGCAP, CSCS*D, ASCC) is a senior lecturer, programme leader for the MSc Strength and Conditioning programme at the University of Salford. Paul is also currently Head of Sports Science Support for Salford City reds Rugby League Football Club and Coordinates the Strength and Conditioning for England Lacrosse (men's squad). He is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (Recertified with Distinction) (CSCS*D) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a founder member and Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach with the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association. He is also currently completing a part-time PhD. Earle Abrahamson (B Phys Ed, BA Hons, MA, BPS, BASRaT, FRSM, BRCP, AHPCSA, HPCSA, PsySSA) is a principal Lecturer, teaching fellow and programme leader for the Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention programme at Middlesex University. Through his programme leader