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.