The Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science: Canoeing is a concise summary of the medical science behind canoeing from the International Olympic Committee.   

What does this book cover? 

The Olympic Handbook of Sports Medicine is a multi-volume set put out by the International Olympics Committee. Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science: Canoeing is the latest volume. Other volumes address Volleyball, Training and Coaching for Paralympic Athletes, Gymnastics, Preventing Sports injuries and more.

the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science features:

• Content contributed by thought leaders in sports science from all over the world
• Endorsements from the International Canoe Federation and the medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee
• An overview of the psycho-social side of canoeing, as well s the sports science and sports medicine unique to this activity

About the Editors  

Dr Bo Berglund is a researcher associated with Karolinska University Hospital. He was also a sprint canoeist who made it to the semi-finals for the K-2 1000 metre event in the 1972 Summer Olympics. Dr Don McKenzie is a researcher with the University of British Columbia – Vancouver.

Together, they have ensured that The Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science: Canoeing is a detailed guide to the latest sports science and sports medicine applicable to canoeing.