About Book
Sports Injuries: Prevention, Management and Rehabilitation is a comprehensive textbook designed to provide scientific knowledge and practical understanding of sports-related injuries, their prevention, management, and rehabilitation. As participation in sports and physical activities continues to grow, the need for proper injury awareness and evidence-based treatment strategies has become increasingly important for athletes, coaches, physical education teachers, physiotherapists, and sports medicine professionals.
This book covers the fundamental concepts of sports injuries, mechanisms of injury, risk factors, and classification of acute and chronic injuries. Detailed chapters discuss injuries affecting various regions of the body, including the head, neck, spine, upper extremities, lower extremities, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. Special emphasis is placed on injury prevention strategies, first aid and emergency care, rehabilitation principles, therapeutic exercises, and safe return-to-play protocols.
The book also highlights contemporary approaches to sports medicine, rehabilitation techniques, conditioning programmes, and functional recovery methods that help athletes regain optimal performance. Written in a clear, systematic, and student-friendly style, it serves as an essential learning resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Physical Education, Sports Sciences, Physiotherapy, Sports Coaching, and related disciplines.
This valuable reference aims to promote safer sports participation, reduce injury risks, and enhance athletic performance through scientific injury management and rehabilitation practices.
About Author
Dr. Kiran G. N. is an accomplished academician, researcher, sports professional, and educator with more than fifteen years of experience in teaching, coaching, and sports administration. He currently serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Studies in Physical Education and Sports Science at Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University, Vijayapura, Karnataka.
He holds a Ph.D. in Physical Education from Bangalore University and has earned M.P.Ed., M.Phil., B.P.Ed., and B.Sc. degrees from reputed universities. He has also qualified UGC-NET and Karnataka State Eligibility Test (K-SET) in Physical Education. His areas of specialization include Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology and Biomechanics, Sports Nutrition, Health Education, Yoga Studies, and Physical Fitness and Wellness.
Dr. Kiran is the author of the books Kinesiology: The Mechanism of Body Movement, Introduction to Sports Medicine and Injuries, and Sports Injuries: Prevention, Management and Rehabilitation. Through these publications, he has made valuable contributions to the academic literature of Physical Education, Sports Sciences, and Sports Medicine.
He has published numerous research papers in national and international journals and has presented scholarly papers at various conferences and seminars. His research interests include training methods, sports injuries and rehabilitation, sports psychology, women’s empowerment in sports, physical fitness, yoga and wellness, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence in sports science.
A former university-level hockey player, Dr. Kiran represented Mysore University in South Zone Inter-University Hockey Championships and has achieved distinction in athletics and hockey competitions. He is also a certified referee in Volleyball and Kabaddi and has completed advanced training programmes conducted by the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Bengaluru.
As a recognized research guide, examiner, and invited speaker, Dr. Kiran continues to contribute significantly to teaching, research, coaching, and the promotion of health, fitness, and sports excellence. His dedication to academic excellence and athlete development has earned him recognition among students, researchers, and sports professionals throughout India.
