This new book provides an up-to-date, state of the art presentation of the scientific aspects of conditioning, injury prevention, and competition. The content is presented in a clear format and provides invaluable guidance for all medical doctors and other health personnel who serve athletes and sports teams. The book covers key topics in eleven sections: Physiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Anthropometry, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biomechanics, Engineering, and Ergonomics, Psychology, Limitation to Performance, Special Populations, and Exercise and Health.