Foundations of Athletic Training Prevention, Assessment, and Management

by Anderson, Marcia K.; Parr, Gail P.; Hall, Susan J.

• ISBN13: 9780781784450
• ISBN10: 078178445X
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-01-21
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This text integrates basic medical concepts and related scientific information to provide a strong foundation of general athletic training practices. Using a problem-solving approach to explain prevention, recognition, assessment, management, and disposition of sports-related injuries and diseases, this text meets the informational of athletic trainers and athletic training students. This text provides students with the most extensive, challenging content in a user-friendly format to help facilitate learning and retention as students prepare to enter the profession of athletic training.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

User's Guide

Foundations of Injury Care

Injury Care and the Athletic Trainer Sports Medicine

Athletic Training Team Approach to the Delivery of Healthcare

Legal Considerations

Preparticipation Examination

Setting Up the Examination Medical History

The Physical Examination

Physical Fitness Profile Clearance for Participation

Protective Equipment

Principles of Protective Equipment

Liability and Equipment Standards

Protective Equipment for the Head and Face

Protective Equipment for the Upper Body

Protective Equipment for the Lower Body

Protective Taping and Wrapping

Principles Of Taping And Wrapping

Common Taping and Wrapping Techniques

Injury Assessment and Rehabilitation

Injury Assessment

The Injury Evaluation Process

History of the Injury Observation and Inspection Palpation

Physical Examination Tests

The Emergency Medical Services System

Emergency Injury Assessment

Tissue Healing and Wound Care

Therapeutic Modalities

Therapeutic Exercise

Conditions to the Axial Region

Head and Facial Conditions

Cervical and Thoracic Spinal Conditions

Lumbar Spinal Conditions

Throat, Thorax, and Visceral Conditions

Upper Extremity

Shoulder Conditions

Anatomy of the Shoulder Kinematics and Major Muscle Actions of the Shoulder Complex

Upper Arm, Elbow, and Forearm Conditions

Anatomy of the Elbow Kinematics and Major Muscle Actions of the Elbow

Wrist and Hand Conditions

Anatomy of the Wrist and Hand Kinematics and Major Muscle Actions of the Wrist and Hand

Lower Extremity

Pelvis, Hip, and Thigh Conditions

Anatomy of the Pelvis, Hip, and Thigh Kinematics and Major Muscle Actions of the Hip

Knee Conditions

Anatomy of the Knee Kinematics and Major Muscle Actions of the Knee

Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Conditions

Anatomy of the Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot

Systemic Conditions

Cardiovascular Conditions

Anatomy of the Circulatory System Blood and Lymph Disorders

Neurologic Conditions

Headaches

Respiratory Tract Conditions

Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Gastrointestinal Conditions

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Endocrine Conditions

Thyroid Disorders

Special Considerations

Environmental Conditions

Heat-Related Conditions

Common Infectious Diseases

Common Childhood Diseases

Conditions of the Female Athlete, Disabled Athlete, and Senior Athlete

Special Concerns of the Female Athlete

Pharmacology

Pharmacokinetics

Dermatology Types of Skin Lesions

Appendices

Glossary

Index

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