Book Details

The Achilles Tendon

Publication year: 2009

ISBN: 978-0-387-79206-4

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The book takes a practical approach to the role of the Achilles in sports training, with a view to developing patient management and rehabilitation practices and that enable a quicker return to play. The inclusion of handy case studies help to tie concepts together for orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, physiatrists, athletic trainers and sports medicine physicians alike. Distilling diverse opinions on treatment and the wealth of information available on this subject into a succinct and straightforward guide, The Achilles Tendon is an indispensable reference for those treating the pathologies related to Achilles tendon disorders.


Subject: Medicine, Achilles, Tendon, anatomy, imaging, muscle, rehabilitation, training