Download or read book The Medical Care of the Judoka written by Anthony J. Catanese and published by Wheatmark, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-11-25 with total page 847 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This expanded edition of The Medical Care of the Judoka deals with common medical problems in judo as well as current and controversial issues in sports medicine, including: • The role of medical personnel in judo tournaments • Infections on the mat • Concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and seizures • Dental Injuries • Injuries to the upper and lower extremities • Heart and circulation conditions • Lungs and respiration conditions • Spinal injuries • Injuries related to the genitourinary and endocrine systems • Diet, weight loss, and nutrition • How gender can impact the medical needs of the Judoka • Problems associated with doping ...and much much more.