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.