Therapeutic Exercise for Athletic Injuries

by Houglum, Peggy A.

• ISBN13: 9780880118439
• ISBN10: 0880118431
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: HUMAN KINETICS PUBLISHERS

Summary

Univ. of Virginia, Charlottesville. Textbook for student athletic trainers and reference for practitioners. Covers how to determine the best therapeutic exercise approach, why to use a specific approach, what to expect when using a technique, advantages and disadvantages of applications, and how to apply knowledge to specific injuries.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Athletic Training Education Series	xi
Preface	xiii
Acknowledgments	xv
Credits	xvii
PART ONE BASIC CONCEPTS	1	(117)
Concepts of Rehabilitation	2	(28)
The Roles of Rehabilitation Team Members	4	(4)
Interacting With Team Members	8	(2)
Qualities of Professionalism	10	(4)
Components of a Rehabilitation Program	14	(8)
Basic Components of Therapeutic Exercise	22	(3)
Return-to-Competition Criteria	25	(1)
Psychological Considerations	25	(3)
Summary	28	(1)
Critical Thinking Questions	29	(1)
References	29	(1)
Concepts of Healing	30	(38)
Primary and Secondary Healing	32	(7)
Healing Phases	39	(7)
Growth Factors	46	(2)
Healing of Specific Tissues	48	(6)
Tensile Strength During Healing	54	(1)
Factors That Affect Healing	55	(6)
The Role of Therapeutic Exercise in Healing	61	(2)
Summary	63	(2)
Critical Thinking Questions	65	(1)
References	65	(3)
Concepts in Physics	68	(22)
Force	70	(1)
Newton's Laws of Motion	71	(1)
Center of Gravity	72	(3)
Stability and Fixation	75	(2)
Body Levers	77	(2)
Levers and Force	79	(2)
Physiological Muscle Advantages	81	(2)
Other Concepts in Physics	83	(4)
Summary	87	(2)
Critical Thinking Questions	89	(1)
Suggested Reading	89	(1)
Evaluation and Assessment	90	(28)
Evaluation: Making a Profile	93	(11)
Assessment: Planning for Action	104	(3)
Keeping Rehabilitation Records	107	(9)
Summary	116	(1)
Critical Thinking Questions	117	(1)
References	117	(1)
PART TWO THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE PARAMETERS AND TECHNIQUES	118	(220)
Range of Motion and Flexibility	120	(32)
Defining Flexibility and Range of Motion	122	(1)
Connective-Tissue Composition	123	(1)
Effects of Immobilization on Connective Tissue	123	(3)
Effects of Remobilization on Connective Tissue	126	(1)
Mechanical Properties and Tissue Behavior in Range of Motion	127	(4)
Neuromuscular Influences on Range of Motion	131	(2)
Determining Normal Range of Motion	133	(1)
Measuring Range of Motion	133	(5)
Terminology in Goniometry	138	(1)
Stretching Techniques	138	(9)
Exercise Progression	147	(1)
Special Considerations	147	(1)
Summary	148	(1)
Critical Thinking Questions	149	(1)
References	150	(2)
Manual Therapy Techniques	152	(50)
Critical Analysis	155	(1)
Message	155	(4)
Myofascial Release	159	(7)
Myofascial Trigger Points	166	(6)
Muscle Energy	172	(3)
Joint Mobilization	175	(11)
Neural Mobilization	186	(12)
Summary	198	(1)
Critical Thinking Questions	199	(1)
References	200	(1)
Suggested Reading	201	(1)
Muscle Strength and Endurance	202	(64)
Muscle Structure and Function	205	(6)
Neuromuscular Physiology	211	(5)
Fast- and Slow-Twitch Fibers	216	(2)
Muscle Strength, Power, and Endurance	218	(3)
Force Production	221	(3)
Types of Muscle Activity	224	(3)
Open and Closed Kinetic Chain Activity	227	(2)
Evaluating Muscle Strength	229	(9)
Gradations of Muscle Activity	238	(1)
Strength Equipment	239	(12)
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation	251	(5)
Strengthening Principles	256	(4)
Exercise Progression	260	(2)
Summary	262	(2)
Critical Thinking Questions	264	(1)
References	264	(2)
The ABCs of Proprioception	266	(18)
Neurophysiology of Proprioception	269	(2)
Central Nervous System Proprioceptor Sites	271	(1)
Balance	272	(2)
Coordination	274	(3)
Agility	277	(1)
Therapeutic Exercise for Proprioception	278	(4)
Summary	282	(1)
Critical Thinking Questions	283	(1)
References	283	(1)
Plyometrics	284	(30)
Neuromuscular Principles	287	(2)
Plyometric Force Production	289	(1)
Plyometric Exercise Phases	289	(1)
Pre-plyometric Considerations	290	(2)
Plyometric Program Design	292	(1)
Plyometric Program Considerations	293	(2)
Precautions and Contraindications	295	(1)
Equipment	296	(2)
Lower-Extremity Plyometrics	298	(12)
Upper-Extremity and Trunk Plyometrics	310	(2)
Summary	312	(1)
Critical Thinking Questions	313	(1)
References	313	(1)
Functional Exercise	314	(24)
Definitions, Foundations, and Goals	317	(1)
Contributions to Therapeutic Exercise	318	(1)
Basic Functional Activities	319	(1)
Advanced Functional Activities	320	(1)
Advanced Functional Exercise Progression	320	(3)
Precautions	323	(1)
Functional Evaluation	324	(1)
A Lower-Extremity Functional Progression	325	(5)
An Upper-Extremity Functional Progression	330	(4)
Returning the Patient to Full Participation	334	(1)
Summary	334	(2)
Critical Thinking Questions	336	(1)
Suggested Reading	337	(1)
PART THREE GENERAL THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE APPLICATIONS	338	(150)
Posture and Body Mechanics	340	(30)
Posture	342	(12)
Muscle Imbalances	354	(4)
Body Mechanics	358	(5)
Body-Awareness Programs	363	(5)
Summary	368	(1)
Critical Thinking Questions	369	(1)
References	369	(1)
Suggested Reading	369	(1)
Ambulation and Ambulation Aids	370	(36)
Normal Gait	372	(20)
Pathological Gait	392	(1)
Normal Running Gait	393	(5)
Mechanics of Ambulation With Assistive Devices	398	(5)
Summary	403	(1)
Critical Thinking Questions	404	(1)
References	405	(1)
Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise	406	(36)
Physical Properties and Principles of Water	409	(3)
Equipment	412	(4)
Indications, Advantages, Precautions, and Contraindications	416	(2)
Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise Principles and Guidelines	418	(3)
Deep-Water Exercise	421	(1)
Aquatic Therapeutic Exercises	422	(17)
Summary	439	(1)
Critical Thinking Questions	440	(1)
References	441	(1)
Swiss Balls and Foam Rollers	442	(32)
Swiss Balls	444	(5)
Swiss-Ball Exercises	449	(14)
Foam Rollers	463	(1)
Foam-Roller Exercises	464	(8)
Summary	472	(1)
Critical Thinking Questions	473	(1)
Reference	473	(1)
Suggested Reading	473	(1)
Therapeutic Exercise for Tendinitis	474	(14)
Terminology	476	(1)
Tendon Structure	476	(1)
Etiology	477	(1)
Tendon Response	478	(1)
General Treatment	479	(2)
Specific Treatment	481	(2)
Examples of Tenditis Cases	483	(2)
Summary	485	(1)
Critical Thinking Questions	486	(1)
References	487	(1)
PART FOUR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS	488	(467)
Spine and Sacroiliac	496	(68)
General Rehabilitation Considerations	499	(1)
Rehabilitation Techniques	500	(43)
Special Rehabilitation Applications	543	(18)
Summary	561	(1)
Critical Thinking Questions	562	(1)
References	562	(1)
Suggested Reading	563	(1)
Shoulder and Arm	564	(92)
Mechanics of Overhead Sport Activities	567	(7)
General Rehabilitation Considerations	574	(5)
Rehabilitation Techniques	579	(20)
Flexibility Exercises	599	(11)
Strengthening Exercises	610	(13)
Stabilization Exercises	623	(8)
Plyometric Exercises	631	(5)
Functional Activities	636	(1)
Special Rehabilitation Applications	636	(14)
Summary	650	(2)
Critical Thinking Questions	652	(1)
References	652	(2)
Suggested Reading	654	(2)
Elbow and Forearm	656	(44)
General Rehabilitation Considerations	659	(2)
Soft-Tissue Mobilization	661	(9)
Joint Mobilization	670	(4)
Flexibility Exercises	674	(5)
Strengthening Exercises	679	(6)
Functional Activities	685	(1)
Special Rehabilitation Applications	686	(10)
Summary	696	(2)
Critical Thinking Questions	698	(1)
References	698	(1)
Suggested Reading	699	(1)
Wrist and Hand	700	(56)
General Rehabilitation Considerations	703	(10)
Soft-Tissue Mobilization	713	(5)
Joint Mobilization	718	(7)
Flexibility Exercises	725	(4)
Strengthening Exercises	729	(9)
Plyometric Exercises	738	(1)
Functional Activities	739	(1)
Special Rehabilitation Applications	739	(13)
Summary	752	(2)
Critical Thinking Qustions	754	(1)
References	755	(1)
Suggested Reading	755	(1)
Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg	756	(78)
General Rehabilitation Considerations	759	(4)
Common Structural Deformities	763	(5)
Orthotic Treatment for Foot Deformities	768	(4)
Determining Proper Footwear for Patients	772	(5)
Soft-Tissue Mobilization	777	(12)
Deep-Tissue Massage	789	(1)
Joint Mobilization	789	(7)
Flexibility Exercises	796	(4)
Strengthening Exercises	800	(5)
Proprioceptive Exercises	805	(6)
Functional Exercises	811	(1)
Special Rehabilitation Applications	811	(19)
Summary	830	(2)
Critical Thinking Questions	832	(1)
References	832	(1)
Suggested Reading	833	(1)
Knee and Thigh	834	(72)
General Rehabilitation Considerations	837	(10)
Soft-Tissue Mobilization	847	(8)
Joint Mobilization	855	(3)
Flexibility Exercises	858	(6)
Strengthening Exercises	864	(11)
Proprioceptive Exercises	875	(1)
Functional Exercises	876	(1)
Special Rehabilitation Applications	877	(24)
Summary	901	(1)
Critical Thinking Questions	902	(1)
References	903	(3)
Hip	906	(49)
General Rehabilitation Considerations	909	(4)
Soft-Tissue Mobilization	913	(7)
Joint Mobilization	920	(4)
Flexibility Exercises	924	(8)
Strengthening Exercises	932	(11)
Proprioceptive Exercises	943	(1)
Functional Exercises	943	(1)
Special Rehabilitation Applications	944	(9)
Summary	953	(1)
Critical Thinking Questions	954	(1)
References	954	(1)
Glossary	955	(10)
Bibliography	965	(16)
Index	981	(30)
About the Author	1011