Part I Achieving the Goals of Rehabilitation

1 Considerations for Designing a Rehabilitation Program for the Injured Athlete

2 Understanding and Managing the Healing Process Through Rehabilitation

3 Psychological Considerations for Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete by Joe Gieck, University of Virginia and Elizabeth Hedgepath, Sport Psychology Consultant

4 Restoring Range of motion and Improving Flexibility

5 Regaining Muscular Strength, Endurance and Flexibility

6 Reestablishing Neuromuscular Control by Freddie Fu, University of Pittsburg Medical Center and Scott M. Lephart, University of Pittsburgh and C. Buz Swanik, University of Pittsburg

7 Regaining Balance and Postural Equilibrium by Kevin Guskiewicz, University of North Carolina

8 Maintaining Cardiorespiratory Fitness During Rehabilitation

Part II The Tools of Rehabilitation

9 Isokinetics in Rehabilitation by Janine Oman, Ohio State University and Steve Tippett, Great Plains Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center and Michael L. Voight, Berkshire Institute of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy

10 Plyometric Exercises in Rehabilitation

11 Open - Versus Closed - Kinetic Chain Exercises

12 Mobilization and Traction Techniques in Rehabilitation

13 Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques in Rehabilitation

14 Aquatic Therapy in Rehabilitation by Gina Selepak, Lake Highland Preparatory School

15 Using Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation

16 Using Pharmacologic Agents in a Rehabilitation Program by Patsy Huff University of North Carolina and William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina

17 Functional Progressions and Functional Testing in Rehabilitation by Michale McGee, Lenoir Rhyne

Part III Rehabilitation Techniques for Specific Injuries

18 The Evaluation Process in Rehabilitation by David H. Perrin, University of Virginia

19 Rehabilitation of Shoulder Injuries by Rob Schneider, University of North Carolina, and William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina

20 Rehabilitation of Elbow Injuries by Pete Zulia, Miami University of Ohio and William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina

21 Rehabilitation of Hand, Writs, and Finger Injuries by Ann Marie Schneider, Raleigh Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Specialists

22 Rehabilitation of Groin, Hip, and Thigh Injuries by Bernard dePalma, Cornell University

23 Rehabilitation of Knee Injuries by John Marc Davis, University of North Carolina and William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina

24 Rehabilitation of Lower Leg Injuries by Chris Hirth, University of North Carolina

25 Rehabilitation of Ankle and Foot Injuries by Stuart L. (Skip) Hunter, Clemson and William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina

26 Rehabilitation of Injuries to the Spine by Daniel N. Hooker, University of North Carolina

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