First to tackle sports injuries one sport at a time, this unique physical therapy text provides new resources to students and professionals concerned with peak athletic performance and treating-and preventing-injuries. *A detailed biomechanical analysis of each sport injury *The most detailed coverage you can find on sport-specific injuries, including treatment, prevention, and return to training programs *Inside: unique insights, analysis, and techniques on the causes, cures, and preventions of injuries in athletes in more than a dozen major sportsGiving physical therapists and others who treat athletes unique tools to meet the rapidly growing needs of athletes at all levels, Sports-Specific Injuries features: *The only sport-specific approach to physical therapy *Sport-by-sport organization *Precise biomechanical analysis of the each sport's movements and injury mechanisms, based on high-tech methods *Detailed coverage of each sport's most common injuries *Sport-specific approach to biomechanics, peak performance enhancement tips and rehabilitation *Individualized injury-prevention warm-ups for each sport *Leading-edge prevention, evaluation, and treatment prescriptions for professional and amateur athletes, including weekend warriors *Practical tips for coaches, trainers and athletes themselves *70 illustrations.