Routledge editorials announce the release of the book Essentials of Cerebral Palsy Football, a comprehensive guide dedicated to Cerebral Palsy (CP) football, a globally recognized team sport played by athletes with CP and acquired brain injuries. Edited by Iván Peña González, Raúl Reina Vaillo, and Manuel Moya-Ramón, this first edition is set to become a foundational text for CP football professionals, students, and Para sport stakeholders worldwide.
CP football, played in over 70 countries across six continents, is managed by the International Federation of CP Football (IFCPF) along with various regional organizations. Essentials of Cerebral Palsy Football brings together cutting-edge research and knowledge to deepen readers’ understanding of CP football’s development, rules, and the broader impact of CP and related conditions in sport.
This book offers a practical, field-oriented approach, covering essential topics such as:
- Health conditions affecting CP football players
- Barriers and facilitators to physical activity in individuals with CP
- The history and evolution of CP football
- Rules, regulations, and classification
- Technical and tactical demands in competition
- Physical and physiological performance needs
- Specific considerations for female CP football athletes
With contributions from a team of internationally recognized experts, Essentials of Cerebral Palsy Football is designed to provide CP football coaches, physiotherapists, nutritionists, medical staff, and students with a valuable resource that integrates scientific knowledge with practical applications.
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