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271 HPER - Moving towards the 21st Century by Pat Duffy and Liam Dugdale, Human Kinetics, Leeds, 1994 (ISBN 0 87322 405 I/. 328 pages. f48. Despite a somewhat deceptive title, this book contains some chapters which are very pertinent to physio- therapists working in sports medicine. ‘HPER is an abbreviation for Health, Physical Education and Recreation; the book is a compila- tion of papers from the 34th World International Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation Congress. The theme of the book as discussed by the editors in the preface is to discuss: The worldwide diversity in provision of physical education. The significance of social, cultural and political environment in which teachers, fitness profes- sionals, sports scientists and the medical professionals work. The prominence of changing ideologies. The practical implications of these issues for professionals working in the field. The terminology in the introduc- tion makes it quite obvious that there is an emphasis on the socio- logical aspects of sport in the book. Don’t let it put you off; there are some useful points of reference. The book is divided into seven parts, each with three or four chap- ters covering topics such as the differing attitudes to sport in various religious, ethnic and social cultures, both at recreational and Blite level sport. It also covers some of the more sensitive subjects such as anabolic steroid use, HIV and eating disorders. At is price the book might be useful in a general hospital or university library as a source of reference rather than for an indi- vidual or a department to buy. Anyone involved in postgraduate studies that involve wide reading, particularly for the psychology and sociology elements of a course or if they are looking for an interdisci- plinary approach to a piece of work, might find this a useful source of additional reference. Nicola Phillips MCSP PGDipSplnjandTher Sports Injuries Diagnosis and Management for Physiotherapists by Christopher M Norris. Butterworth, Oxford, 1993 reprinted 1994 (ISBN 0 7506 0156 6). 327pages. f25. This book is set at a level between a major reference book and a clinical guide. It is clearly written and well organised with easy-to-find points of reference. The illustrations are plain black and white drawings but they are clear and complement the text. The book is split into two parts. The first covers general aspects of sports injuries such as tissue healing, biomechanical and psycho- logical aspects of injury, first aid and treatment modalities. The second looks at clinical conditions region by region. Each chapter describes basic explanatory anatomy and biomechanics, then discusses the common injuries seen in that anatomical region and the current trends in their manage- ment. I think this book provides a good basic reference for undergraduates or postgraduates just becoming involved in sports medicine. It might also be a fairly good reference book to recommend when asked by doctors, coaches or teachers looking for an insight into sports injuries. The softback format also reduces the price to make it affordable for individuals as well as departmental libraries. Nicola Phillips MCSP PGDipSplnjandTher The painful arc (a) no impingements, painless; (b) tuberosity pinches painful structure; (c) tuberosity moves beneath acromion, pain disappears. Illustration from ‘Sports Injuries Diagnosis and Management for Physiotherapists’ Growing Up with a Chronic Disease: The impact on children and their families by Christine Eiser. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 1993 (ISBN 1 85302 168 7). 240pages. €16.95. This book, which was funded by a grant from the Leverhulme Trust, explores the impact of chronic illness on children and their fami- lies through the three stages of development: infancy and pre- school, middle childhood, and adolescence. The author first explores some of the emotional strain of parents with a seriously ill baby and their coping strategies and moves on through each stage of childhood, discussing the changing demands on child, parents, siblings and extended family and the differing attitudes of mothers and fathers. Many studies on psychological development are discussed, includ- ing comparisons between sick and healthy children and the far- reaching effects of the chronic disease are considered. There is an interesting section on the importance of school for normal development, encompassing the involvement of teaching staff and their need for training and support to cope. The storms and stresses of adolescence require understanding from all professionals involved and this section will be of value espe- cially to those new to this area of work. The transition from paedi- atric to adult services can be traumatic for both child and parents and the book addresses the importance of specific service devel- opments to treat this challenge. The analysis of coping strategies and assessment of compliance puts forward some interesting concepts and recommendations. The section on the feelings and needs of siblings is welcome. Case studies in each chapter focus on specific conditions, including asthma, cystic fibrosis and cancer. This publication will be of most value to psychologists, but will provide a breadth of knowledge to those working with chronically sick children. Jackie Reynolds MCSP Physiotherapy, April 1996, vol82, no 4

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HPER - Moving towards the 21st Century by Pat Duffy and Liam Dugdale, Human Kinetics, Leeds, 1994 (ISBN 0 87322 405 I / . 328 pages. f48.

Despite a somewhat deceptive title, this book contains some chapters which are very pertinent to physio- therapists working in sports medicine. ‘HPER is an abbreviation for Health, Physical Education and Recreation; the book is a compila- tion of papers from the 34th World International Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation Congress.

The theme of the book as discussed by the editors in the preface is to discuss:

The worldwide diversity in provision of physical education.

The significance of social, cultural and political environment in which teachers, fitness profes- sionals, sports scientists and the medical professionals work.

The prominence of changing ideologies.

The practical implications of these issues for professionals working in the field.

The terminology in the introduc- tion makes i t quite obvious that there is an emphasis on the socio- logical aspects of sport in the book. Don’t let it put you off; there are some useful points of reference.

The book is divided into seven parts, each with three or four chap- ters covering topics such as the differing attitudes t o sport in various religious, ethnic and social cultures, both at recreational and Blite level sport. It also covers some of the more sensitive subjects such as anabolic steroid use, HIV and eating disorders.

At is price the book might be useful in a general hospital or university library as a source of reference rather than for an indi- vidual or a department to buy. Anyone involved in postgraduate studies that involve wide reading, particularly for the psychology and sociology elements of a course or if they are looking for an interdisci- plinary approach to a piece of work, might find this a useful source of additional reference.

Nicola Phillips MCSP PGDipSplnjandTher

Sports Injuries Diagnosis and Management for Physiotherapists by Christopher M Norris. Butterworth, Oxford, 1993 reprinted 1994 (ISBN 0 7506 0156 6). 327pages. f25.

This book is set at a level between a major reference book and a clinical guide. It is clearly written and well organised with easy-to-find points of reference. The illustrations are plain black and white drawings but they are clear and complement the text.

The book is split into two parts. The first covers general aspects of sports injuries such as tissue healing, biomechanical and psycho- logical aspects of injury, first aid and treatment modalities. The second looks at clinical conditions region by region. Each chapter describes basic explanatory anatomy and biomechanics, then discusses the common injuries seen in that anatomical region and the current trends in their manage- ment.

I think this book provides a good basic reference for undergraduates or postgraduates just becoming

involved in sports medicine. It might also be a fairly good reference book to recommend when asked by doctors, coaches or teachers looking for an insight into sports injuries. The softback format also reduces the price to make it affordable for individuals as well as departmental libraries.

Nicola Phillips MCSP PGDipSplnjandTher

The painful arc (a) no impingements, painless; (b) tuberosity pinches painful structure; (c) tuberosity moves beneath acromion, pain disappears. Illustration from ‘Sports Injuries Diagnosis and Management for Physiotherapists’

Growing Up with a Chronic Disease: The impact on children and their families by Christine Eiser. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 1993 (ISBN 1 85302 168 7). 240pages. €16.95.

This book, which was funded by a grant from the Leverhulme Trust, explores the impact of chronic illness on children and their fami- lies through the three stages of development: infancy and pre- school, middle childhood, and adolescence.

The author first explores some of the emotional strain of parents with a seriously ill baby and their coping strategies and moves on through each stage of childhood, discussing the changing demands on child, parents, siblings and extended family and the differing attitudes of mothers and fathers.

Many studies on psychological development are discussed, includ- ing comparisons between sick and healthy children and the far- reaching effects of the chronic disease are considered.

There is an interesting section on the importance of school for normal development, encompassing the involvement of teaching staff and their need for training and support to cope.

The storms and stresses of adolescence require understanding from all professionals involved and this section will be of value espe- cially to those new t o this area of work. The transition from paedi- atric to adult services can be traumatic for both child and parents and the book addresses the importance of specific service devel- opments t o treat this challenge. The analysis of coping strategies and assessment of compliance puts forward some interesting concepts and recommendations. The section on the feelings and needs of siblings is welcome.

Case studies in each chapter focus on specific conditions, including asthma, cystic fibrosis and cancer.

This publication will be of most value to psychologists, but will provide a breadth of knowledge to those working with chronically sick children.

Jackie Reynolds MCSP

Physiotherapy, April 1996, vol82, no 4