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Hand and Finger Injuries in Rock Climbers electronic resource by Sébastien Gnecchi, François Moutet.

By: Gnecchi, Sébastien [author.]Contributor(s): Moutet, François [author.] | SpringerLink (Online service)Material type: TextTextSeries: Sports and TraumatologyPublication details: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015Description: XIV, 236 p. 201 illus., 181 illus. in color. online resourceContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9783319167909Subject(s): medicine | Human anatomy | Radiology | Orthopedics | Rehabilitation Medicine | Sports medicine | Traumatology | Medicine & Public Health | Sports Medicine | Traumatic Surgery | Orthopedics | anatomy | Diagnostic Radiology | Rehabilitation MedicineDDC classification: 617.1027 LOC classification: RC1200-1245Online resources: Click here to access online
Contents:
Introduction -- The Anatomy of the Hand -- Various Lesions -- Surgical Techniques -- Training and Back to Training -- Assessment and Safety -- Conclusion.
In: Springer eBooksSummary: The aim of this book is not only to help climbers and coaches gain a better understanding of medical consultations, but also to offer insights into practical treatment. As regards the medical field, the explanation of the different forces exerted on fingers during climbing allows better assessment of the causes of injuries and can help injured climbers adjust when they return to training.  Despite their small size and fragility, fingers are essential in rock-climbing. The publication of this book was motivated by the numerous possible injuries and the required treatments, as well as the desire to connect medicine to this field. Combining scientific and medical research offers a new approach to training and practice. Indeed, promoting cooperation between specialists and coaches for the benefit of climbers can reduce the risk of lesions and improve training.
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Introduction -- The Anatomy of the Hand -- Various Lesions -- Surgical Techniques -- Training and Back to Training -- Assessment and Safety -- Conclusion.

The aim of this book is not only to help climbers and coaches gain a better understanding of medical consultations, but also to offer insights into practical treatment. As regards the medical field, the explanation of the different forces exerted on fingers during climbing allows better assessment of the causes of injuries and can help injured climbers adjust when they return to training.  Despite their small size and fragility, fingers are essential in rock-climbing. The publication of this book was motivated by the numerous possible injuries and the required treatments, as well as the desire to connect medicine to this field. Combining scientific and medical research offers a new approach to training and practice. Indeed, promoting cooperation between specialists and coaches for the benefit of climbers can reduce the risk of lesions and improve training.

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