The latest volume in this ongoing series enhances yourunderstanding of both the injuries incurred in the game of icehockey and the techniques used to decrease the risk of theseinjuries.

Twenty-three peer-reviewed papers address a diverse range oftopics from the fields of sports science, sports medicine, athletictraining, biomechanics, risk factor management, epidemiology,sports psychology, injury surveillance, sports equipment, physicalconditioning, behavioral factors in sports, as well as case reportsfrom individuals associated with national sports governing bodies,playing facilities, officiating, and playing rules.

Equally important, this new publication also discussesstrategies of prevention, including protective equipment; differentapproaches to managing the conduct of players, coaches and parents,and better implementation of training and conditioning.

Four sections cover:
• Measures of Injury
• Head Protection and Concussions
• Sportsmanship and Social Issues
• Training and Performance Management

This volume is a valuable resource for hockey equipmentmanufacturers, biomechanical engineers, hockey coaches andadministrators, sports medicine physicians, and athletictrainers.