In this collection of 13 chapter/articles, contributors address the biomechanics of the spine for the benefit of physicians, therapists and trainers, covering general spine fitness and preparation for sports, age-related changes in the spines of athletes, and sports-specific spine disorders and maintenance.

Topics include techniques for running, spine injuries in racquet sports and volleyball, the biomechanics of weightlifting and bicycling, football injuries, and injuries common to basketball, gymnastics and martial arts, and information on sports injuries for athletes with physical disabilities.