Orthopedics Books

New and Published Books

1. Dietary Protein and Resistance Exercise

   Edited by Lonnie Michael Lowery, Jose Antonio

   Dietary supplement companies and the food industry spend millions to reach resistance trainers—often with exaggerated marketing messages—while health practitioners continue to counsel athletes that their interest in protein is misguided and even dangerous. There appears to be a disconnect between...

   Published April 24th 2012 by CRC Press
2. Nutritional Guidelines for Athletic Performance

   The Training Table

   Edited by Lemuel W. Taylor IV

   Knowing the basic nutrition requirements and combining them with proper training are the two most important factors for athletes to achieve peak performance levels. Nutritional Guidelines for Athletic Performance: The Training Table addresses these needs on a comprehensive basis from a training...

   Published March 25th 2012 by CRC Press
3. Bone Health in Children

   By Steven A. Abrams, Keli M. Hawthorne

   Bone health is one of the most widely discussed topics in pediatric nutrition. Ensuring adequate calcium and vitamin D intake is essential, and other factors also play a significant role. Bone Health in Children explores the recent decades of research and public commentary on the subject, debunks...

   Published March 19th 2012 by CRC Press
4. Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming VII

   By A.P. Hollander, D. Strass, J. Troup

   Following on from the successful Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming VI proceedings which covered the conference held in Liverpool, this book contains all twelve of the keynote addresses and selected, edited and revised papers presented at the Swimming Science VII conference in Atlanta. Leading...

   Published November 17th 2011 by Routledge
5. Nutrient Timing

   Metabolic Optimization for Health, Performance, and Recovery

   Edited by Chad M. Kerksick

   Sports nutrition has evolved beyond what to eat and how much to eat to now include the question of when to eat. A hot topic in sports nutrition, nutrient timing is a dietary concept that takes into account time as a missing dimension in athletic performance and recovery. Not only is the consumption...

   Published October 19th 2011 by CRC Press
6. Diet, Nutrients, and Bone Health

   Edited by John J.B. Anderson, Sanford C. Garner, Philip J. Klemmer

   Presenting recent advancements in research findings and the resulting new schools of thought on the physiology of human bone, this comprehensive reference examines information on dietary pattern and specific nutrients in bone health. Written by experts in the areas of nutrition, bone function, and...

   Published October 10th 2011 by CRC Press
7. Nutritional Assessment of Athletes, Second Edition

   Edited by Judy A. Driskell, Ira Wolinsky

   Nutritional assessment is a key to determining the health and performance efficiency of professional, collegiate, and recreational athletes. Expanded to include new chapters, the second edition of Nutritional Assessment of Athletes examines the dietary, nutritional, and physical needs of...

   Published October 7th 2010 by CRC Press
8. Routledge Handbook of Biomechanics and Human Movement Science

   Edited by Youlian Hong, Roger Bartlett

   Series: Routledge International Handbooks

   The Routledge Handbook of Biomechanics and Human Movement Science is a landmark work of reference. Now available in a concise paperback edition, it offers a comprehensive and in-depth survey of current theory, research and practice in sports, exercise and clinical biomechanics, in both established...

   Published June 10th 2010 by Routledge
9. Pharmacology, Doping and Sports

   A Scientific Guide for Athletes, Coaches, Physicians, Scientists and Administrators

   Edited by Jean L. Fourcroy

   The work of dope testers is constantly being obstructed by the development of ever harder-to-trace new forms of banned substances. Organisations such as the World Anti-Doping Association and the United States Anti-Doping Agency are pioneering cutting-edge techniques ...

   Published February 4th 2010 by Routledge
10. Nutritional Concerns in Recreation, Exercise, and Sport

    Edited by Judy A. Driskell, Ira Wolinsky

    Athletes, coaches, and recreationalists are continually seeking ways to maximize their competitive efforts in both exercise and sport, and from 5km runners to Olympians, most athletes recognize that good nutrition is as crucial to success as ongoing practice and regular exercise. Written and edited...

    Published June 22nd 2009 by CRC Press