Sports Medicine: Study Guide and Review for Boards, Third Edition

“This book is a concise, high-yield review book for anyone preparing for the sports medicine board examinations. Having personally used the second edition, the third edition's updated information and the addition of rationales and explanations for answers to the practice test will be especially useful for the studying practitioner." ---Doody's Review Service, 4 starsNow in its third edition, Sports Medicine: Study Guide and Review for Boards continues as the leading review text offering a focused survey of non-surgical sports medicine topics. Updated throughout to reflect current sports science, protocols, and practice, this book covers all topics related to and found on the Sports Medicine CAQ examination. Written in outline format for targeted review, the book serves as a primary study tool for candidates preparing for initial certification or recertification as well as those wanting to supplement their training in sports medicine.Organized according to the exam blueprint with topics weighted to reflect their emphasis on the test, sections cover all subject areas found on the boards including basic science and general procedures; health promotion and preventative aspects; emergency assessment and care; and diagnosis, management, and treatment for the full range of sports-related injuries and conditions. A final sub-section on emerging topics in the field includes chapters on regenerative medicine, sports ultrasound, and a newly added chapter on exercise as medicine. The book also contains a practice test of over 260 questions new to this edition with an answer key and detailed rationales for candidates to assess clinical knowledge and assist with final preparation for boards. Loaded with high-yield facts throughout, this proven resource is fit for any student, trainee, or clinician preparing for boards, MOC, or in-training exams.Key Features: Offers comprehensive coverage of all topics tested on the Sports Medicine CAQ examination Encourages targeted review through easy-to-read outline format Illustrates key points with over 100 figures and tables for enhanced learning Contains full practice test with 260+ questions, answers, and explanations Purchase includes dgtl access for use on most mobile devices or computers

About the Author

Mark A. Harrast, MD, Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship, Clinical Associate Professor of Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA Jonathan T. Finnoff, DO, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center, Rochester, MN