The Sports Medicine Patient Advisor 4th edition (The Sports Medicine Patient Advisor) (4TH ed.)

Review Quotes:

Steve Segatore:

"In rural communities where access to physical therapy is limited and wait times can stretch for weeks, The Sports Medicine Patient Advisor is an invaluable resource. It empowers providers to deliver evidence-based guidance at the point of care, helping patients begin safe, effective recovery right away. This book bridges the gap between diagnosis and treatment, making it an essential tool for frontline clinicians."

- Stephen Segatore, DNP, Chief Clinical Officer, Community Health Center of Franklin County

Doug Comeau:

"The Sports Medicine Patient Advisor has been my "go-to" book since I began my residency training. The easy to understand exercises help teach both patients and also learners how to rehabilitate injuries on their own. This book is a must have for any healthcare professional in primary care and sports medicine."

• Douglas Comeau, DO, Head Primary Care Team Physician, Boston College, Boston Bruins

Paddy McCluskey:

"The Sport Medicine Patient Advisor is a comprehensive resource for any musculoskeletal care clinician, allowing them to provide their patients with the essential exercises for high quality rehabilitation of every important musculoskeletal condition. As easy to read as it is impactful, I would consider it a must have book for the busy practitioner."

• Paddy McCluskey, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Canadian Sport Institute

Peter Holub:

"Not only does the regional/anatomic approach make The Sports Medicine Patient Advisor an ideal resource for patient handouts, I use the text to introduce students to general concepts in sports medicine, the biomechanics of common injuries/rehabilitation/prevention, and the roles of various members of the sports medicine team."

• Peter G. Holub, DPM, PhD, Professor, Nova Southeastern University College of Medicine

The Sports Medicine Patient Advisor contains easy to copy patient education handouts for numerous sports injuries and problems. Patients appreciate learning about their injuries and problems and having a step-by-step plan to return to their sport or activity. The 4th edition contains new topics and updated information. This resource will improve patient satisfaction, compliance, and return to action! The Sports Medicine Patient Advisor has become a popular book for coaches, parents, active people and used in academics.

Contributor Bio:Rouzier, Pierre
Dr. Pierre Rouzier is a family physician who practices sports medicine. He is the former team physician at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, former assistant program director primary care sports medicine fellowship, and assistant professor in the department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts School of Medicine. Dr. Rouzier attended the University of Southern California School of Medicine and the University of Massachusetts Family Medicine Residency. He has his certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. Dr. Rouzier has worked in the Indian Health Service with the White Mountain Apache tribe and has been the assistant director of the St. Mary's Family Medicine Residency in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Rouzier enjoys road cycling, bike touring, hiking, yoga, traveling and being a sports fan. He is a certified yoga instructor. He and his wife, Arlene, have two adult sons, Anthony and Nicholas, who have both been college athletes.