{"product_id":"9789819252565","title":"Clinical Ultrasonography in Sports Medicine","description":"\u003ch1\u003eClinical Ultrasonography in Sports Medicine\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJeimylo C. de Castro | David Cifu | Makinna Moen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Sports Medicine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents a clinically grounded perspective on the role of ultrasonography in sports medicine, addressing persistent gaps in the diagnosis and management of sports-related injuries. While traditional imaging modalities such as X-ray and MRI remain essential, this volume highlights the added value of dynamic, real-time ultrasound in identifying functional abnormalities that static imaging may overlook. By integrating clinical examination with ultrasound findings, the book offers a more comprehensive framework for understanding injury mechanisms, guiding interventions, and supporting timely decision-making in both clinical and sideline settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOrganized across a wide spectrum of topics, the book extends beyond conventional musculoskeletal injuries to include underexplored areas such as performing arts medicine, e-sports-related conditions, and non-musculoskeletal sports injuries. It also addresses diagnostic challenges including infections, tumors, peripheral neuropathies, and spine-related conditions. In addition, chapters on sports nutrition, supplements, regenerative therapies, and lifestyle medicine emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to optimizing performance, recovery, and long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBy combining imaging insights with practical clinical applications, this book provides clinicians with a focused and applicable resource for sports medicine practice. Its emphasis on portability, accessibility, and dynamic assessment highlights ultrasound as a valuable complement in delivering timely and appropriate care. Readers will gain practical knowledge to improve diagnostic confidence, refine treatment decisions, and enhance patient outcomes across a broad range of sports contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeimylo Cristobal de Castro\u003c\/strong\u003e, MD, DrPH(c), FPARM, DPBRM, RMSK, DAABRM, CIPS, is an internationally recognized physician-scientist, educator, and author specializing in musculoskeletal ultrasound, regenerative medicine, interventional pain management, rehabilitation, and lifestyle medicine. A board-certified physiatrist with advanced international certifications in musculoskeletal sonography and pain medicine, he is currently completing a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree in Preventive Care at Loma Linda University, California, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor nearly three decades, Dr. de Castro has advanced non-surgical musculoskeletal care through clinical innovation, research, education, and international collaboration. He serves as Medical Director and CEO of SMARTMD Center for Non-Surgical and Regenerative Therapies and has held leadership positions in professional societies, academic institutions, and healthcare organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn invited international speaker and educator, he has taught across Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. He has authored and edited numerous books and scholarly works, contributed extensively to peer-reviewed literature, and actively mentors future clinicians and researchers. His work reflects a lifelong commitment to scientific excellence, compassionate care, and global health advancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Cifu\u003c\/strong\u003e, MD is an internationally recognized physiatrist, researcher, educator, and academic leader. He serves as Associate Dean for Innovation and System Integration, Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University, Chief of PM\u0026amp;R Services for VCU Health System, and a veteran health researcher with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. His work focuses on rehabilitation medicine, brain injury, systems innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver a career spanning more than 35 years, Dr. Cifu has led major federally funded research initiatives, delivered hundreds of national and international lectures, and contributed extensively to advancing rehabilitation science. He has secured substantial research funding and continues to lead large-scale programs examining the long-term effects of military-related brain injury and strategies to promote lifelong brain health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Cifu has authored or edited numerous textbooks, book chapters, and peer-reviewed publications. Widely recognized for his contributions to rehabilitation research and education, he is regarded as a leading voice in modern rehabilitation medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakinna Moen\u003c\/strong\u003e, MD specializes in the rehabilitation and longitudinal care of patients with spinal cord injuries and complex medical needs. She is a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine \u0026amp; Rehabilitation (PM\u0026amp;R) and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​She earned a B.A. in Physiology (\u003cem\u003esumma cum laude\u003c\/em\u003e) from the University of Minnesota. She went on to complete a two-year post-baccalaureate research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, where she worked on a clinical trial for a herpes simplex vaccine. She received her M.D. from the University of Minnesota Medical School. She completed her PM\u0026amp;R residency at VCU Health, and served as Chief Resident. She completed a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine fellowship through VCU Health, Sheltering Arms Institute, and the Central Virginia VA Health Care System.Dr. Moen serves as an Associate Director of the VCU PM\u0026amp;R Residency Program and medical student advisor. 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