Young Athlete: A Sports Doctor's Complete Guide for Parents

by Carol Shookhoff and Jordan Metzl

Book Overview

An invaluable, comprehensive, one-of-a-kind resource for parents of young athletes-from one of America's most prominent pediatric sports doctors. Among the topics Dr. Metzl covers: n How to keep child athletes healthy in mind and body n How to deal with coaches and other parents, and how to help children handle team pressure n How to recognize and prevent injuries such as fractures, ligament tears, and repetitive stress injuries n How to recognize...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316607568
• ISBN13: 9780316607568
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 13 years and up