Vintage USSR Sports Medicine Book Medical Control in Sports Alexander Dembo 1988

Up for sale is an authentic 1988 Soviet edition of Medical Control in Sports (Vrachebny Kontrol v Sporte / Врачебный контроль в спорте) by renowned Soviet sports physician and researcher Alexander G. Dembo. Published in Moscow by the prestigious state medical publisher Meditsina, this work represents the advanced state of Soviet sports science during the late USSR period.

Written for physicians, sports medicine specialists, coaches, and researchers, the book provides a comprehensive overview of athlete health monitoring, functional diagnostics, cardiovascular assessment, and medical supervision in physical culture and competitive sports.

Drawing on decades of clinical experience and scientific research, Dembo examines the physiological effects of exercise, methods of evaluating athletic performance, and the prevention of sports-related health risks. The volume also includes extensive discussions of medical supervision for children, women, and older adults participating in sports activities.

Key Features:

• Authoritative Soviet Sports Medicine Reference: Written by leading specialist Alexander Dembo.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Focuses on athlete monitoring, diagnostics, and health assessment.
• Cardiovascular & Functional Testing: Includes methods for evaluating physical fitness and adaptation to exercise.
• Historical Sports Science Resource: Reflects the advanced Soviet approach to athletic medicine and physiology.
• Collector Appeal: Valuable for collectors of medical literature, sports history, and Soviet scientific publications.

Item Specifics

Author: Alexander G. Dembo (Александр Григорьевич Дембо)

Title: Medical Control in Sports (Врачебный контроль в спорте)

Publisher: Meditsina, Moscow

Year Published: 1988

Language: Russian

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 288

Illustrations: Medical diagrams, charts, and tables

ISBN: 5-225-00212-9

Print Run: 30,000 copies

Country of Publication: USSR

Condition

Good vintage condition.

The original hardcover remains strong and structurally sound with light shelf wear consistent with age. Binding is secure and pages are complete and fully readable. Interior text is clean overall. A previous owner has made a few neat pencil checkmarks and minor pencil underlining on parts of the contents page, as shown in the photographs. No significant stains, tears, or missing pages. Please review all photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition.

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