Concepts of Athletic Training

by Pfeiffer, Ronald P.; Mangus, Brent C.

• ISBN13: 9780763714598
• ISBN10: 0763714593
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

"Concepts of Athletic Training, Fifth Edition, represents over a decade of evolution and revision of the previous editions in an effort to better serve students considering a career in coaching, athletic training, or K-12 physical education. This introductory text presents key concepts pertaining to the field of athletic training in a comprehensive, logically sequential manner that will assist future professionals in making the correct decisions when confronted with an activity-related injury or illness in the scope of their practice."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

The Concept of Sports Injury	p. 1
Definition of Sports Injury	p. 3
Injury Classifications	p. 6
Sprains	p. 6
Strains	p. 7
Contusions	p. 7
Fractures	p. 7
Dislocations	p. 9
Injury Recognition	p. 10
Epidemiology of Sports Injury	p. 10
Classification of Sports	p. 11
Extent of the Injury Problem--Some Examples	p. 12
Tackle Football	p. 12
Basketball	p. 12
Baseball and Softball	p. 13
Wrestling	p. 14
Volleyball	p. 15
Soccer	p. 15
Review Questions	p. 16
References	p. 16
The Sports Medicine Team	p. 19
Sports Medicine	p. 20
Key Members of the Team	p. 20
Requirements for Application for the NATABOC Certification Examination	p. 23
Professional Settings for the Practice of Athletic Training	p. 23
Interscholastic Level	p. 24
Sports Medicine Delivery	p. 26
Review Questions	p. 27
References	p. 27
The Law of Sports Injury	p. 29
The Concept of Tort	p. 30
What Is Your Liability?	p. 31
Are You Protected?	p. 31
Good Samaritan Law	p. 31
How to Reduce Your Chances of Going to Court	p. 32
What to Do if You Get Sued	p. 34
Ethics of Sports Injury Care	p. 34
Review Questions	p. 34
References	p. 35
Sports Injury Prevention	p. 37
Causative Factors in Injury	p. 38
Intervention Strategies	p. 38
Injury Prevention and Preseason Conditioning	p. 42
Aerobic Fitness	p. 42
Muscle Strength, Power, and Endurance	p. 43
Flexibility	p. 44
Nutrition and Body Composition	p. 45
Periodization	p. 45
Modification of Extrinsic Factors	p. 46
Practice/Competition Environment	p. 46
Facilities	p. 46
Protective Equipment	p. 47
Review Questions	p. 47
References	p. 47
The Psychology of Injury	p. 51
Personality Variables	p. 52
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)	p. 53
Psychosocial Variables	p. 54
Competitive Stress and the Adolescent	p. 55
Psychology of the Injured Athlete	p. 55
Recommendations	p. 56
Eating Disorders	p. 56
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa	p. 57
Research	p. 57
Sport Specificity and Eating Disorders	p. 57
Prevention	p. 59
Treatment	p. 60
Review Questions	p. 60
References	p. 60
Nutritional Considerations	p. 63
Essential Nutrients--An Overview	p. 64
Carbohydrates	p. 64
Fats (Lipids)	p. 65
Proteins	p. 66
Vitamins	p. 67
Minerals	p. 67
Water	p. 68
Dietary Habits of Athletes: What the Research Shows	p. 68
Conclusions	p. 69
Wrestling--Special Considerations	p. 70
Educating Athletes--What Can the Coach Do?	p. 71
General Dietary Guidelines for Athletes	p. 71
Daily Diet (Nutritional Maintenance)	p. 71
Precompetition Diets	p. 72
Nutrition During Competition	p. 73
Weight vs. Fat Management	p. 73
Minimal Competitive Weight	p. 73
Nutrition and Injury Recovery	p. 74
Review Questions	p. 74
References	p. 75
Emergency Plan and Initial Injury Evaluation	p. 77
Important Questions and Considerations	p. 78
First Aid Training	p. 79
Injury-Evaluation Procedures	p. 79
The Coach's Responsibility	p. 79
The Evaluation Process	p. 80
Assessment of the Injured Athlete	p. 80
Nervous System	p. 80
Respiratory System	p. 81
Circulatory System	p. 82
The Initial Survey--Summary	p. 83
Physical Exam	p. 84
Shock	p. 84
Medical History	p. 84
Palpation	p. 86
Return to Play?	p. 86
The Coach's Limitations	p. 87
Review Questions	p. 87
References	p. 87
The Injury Process	p. 89
The Physics of Sports Injury	p. 90
The Mechanical Forces of Injury	p. 90
The Physiology of Sports Injury	p. 90
The Inflammatory Process	p. 90
Acute Inflammatory Phase	p. 91
Resolution (Healing) Phase	p. 92
Regeneration and Repair	p. 92
Pain and Acute Injury	p. 94
Intervention Procedures	p. 95
Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy	p. 95
Pharmacologic Agents	p. 97
The Role of Exercise Rehabilitation	p. 98
Review Questions	p. 99
References	p. 100
Injuries to the Head, Neck, and Face	p. 103
Anatomy Review of the Region	p. 104
Skull	p. 104
The Meninges	p. 105
The Central Nervous System (CNS)	p. 105
The Face	p. 105
The Neck (Cervical Spine)	p. 106
Head Injuries in Sports	p. 106
Background Information	p. 106
Mechanism of Injury	p. 106
Concussion (Mild Head Injury)	p. 107
Second Impact Syndrome	p. 108
Intracranial Injury	p. 108
Cranial Injury	p. 109
Initial Treatment of a Suspected Head Injury--Guidelines	p. 109
Initial Survey	p. 109
Physical Exam	p. 110
Sideline Assessment	p. 112
Cervical Spine Injuries	p. 113
Background Information	p. 113
Mechanisms of Injury	p. 113
Brachial Plexus Injuries	p. 114
Sprains	p. 115
Strains	p. 116
Fractures and Dislocations	p. 116
Initial Treatment of a Suspected Neck Injury--Guidelines	p. 117
Emergency Procedures for the Treatment of Head and Neck Injuries in Football	p. 119
Injuries to the Maxillofacial Region	p. 121
Dental Injuries	p. 122
Eye Injuries	p. 123
Nose Injuries	p. 125
Ear Injuries	p. 126
Fractures of the Face (Nonnasal)	p. 126
Wounds of the Facial Region	p. 127
Review Questions	p. 127
References	p. 128
Injuries to the Thoracic Through Coccygeal Spine	p. 131
Anatomy Review of the Thoracic Spine	p. 132
Common Sports Injuries	p. 132
Skeletal Injuries	p. 132
Sprains	p. 133
Strains	p. 134
Intervertebral Disk Injuries	p. 134
Anatomy Review of the Lumbar Spine Distally to the Coccyx	p. 135
Common Sports Injuries	p. 136
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis	p. 136
Traumatic Fractures	p. 137
Sprains and Strains	p. 137
Lumbar Disk Injuries	p. 138
Review Questions	p. 139
References	p. 139
Injuries to the Shoulder Region	p. 141
Anatomy Review	p. 142
Common Sports Injuries	p. 143
Skeletal Injuries	p. 145
Soft-Tissue Injuries	p. 146
Review Questions	p. 153
References	p. 154
Injuries to the Arm, Wrist, and Hand	p. 157
Anatomy Review	p. 158
Soft-Tissue Injuries to the Upper Arm	p. 158
Myositis Ossificans Traumatica	p. 158
Triceps Injuries	p. 160
Fractures of the Upper Arm	p. 160
Elbow Injuries	p. 162
Sprains and Dislocations	p. 163
Fractures	p. 164
Epicondylitis of the Elbow	p. 165
Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow	p. 166
Contusions of the Elbow	p. 167
Wrist and Forearm Injuries	p. 167
Wrist Fractures	p. 168
Wrist Sprains and Dislocations	p. 169
Nerve Injuries to the Wrist	p. 170
Unique Tendon Problems of the Wrist	p. 172
Hand Injuries	p. 173
Hand Fractures	p. 173
Sprains and Dislocations of the Hand	p. 174
Review Questions	p. 178
References	p. 179
Injuries to the Thorax and Abdomen	p. 181
Anatomy Review	p. 182
Internal Organs	p. 183
Common Sports Injuries	p. 183
External Injuries	p. 184
Internal Injuries	p. 185
Review Questions	p. 187
References	p. 188
Injuries to the Hip and Pelvis	p. 191
Anatomy Review	p. 192
Common Sports Injuries	p. 194
Skeletal Injuries	p. 194
Soft-Tissue Injuries	p. 196
Review Questions	p. 198
References	p. 199
Injuries to the Thigh, Leg, and Knee	p. 201
Anatomy Review	p. 202
Common Sports Injuries	p. 203
Skeletal Injuries	p. 204
Soft-Tissue Injuries to the Thigh	p. 205
Patellofemoral Joint Injuries	p. 207
Patellofemoral Conditions	p. 209
Menisci Injuries	p. 210
Knee Ligament Injuries	p. 211
Knee Bracing	p. 213
Review Questions	p. 214
References	p. 215
Injuries to the Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot	p. 217
Anatomy Review	p. 218
Common Sports Injuries	p. 219
Skeletal Injuries	p. 221
Soft-Tissue Injuries	p. 222
Foot Disorders	p. 227
Preventative Ankle Taping	p. 231
Review Questions	p. 232
References	p. 232
Skin Conditions in Sports	p. 235
Wounds	p. 236
Treatment	p. 236
Other Skin Conditions	p. 239
Ultraviolet Light-Related Skin Problems	p. 239
Skin Infections	p. 239
Wrestling and Skin Infections	p. 242
Allergic Reactions	p. 243
Review Questions	p. 245
References	p. 245
Thermal Injuries	p. 247
Heat-Related Health Problems	p. 249
Heat Cramps	p. 249
Heat Exhaustion	p. 250
Heatstroke	p. 251
Prevention of Heat Disorders	p. 252
Cold-Related Health Problems	p. 252
Hypothermia	p. 253
Frostbite and Frostnip	p. 255
Cold Urticaria	p. 256
Review Questions	p. 256
References	p. 256
Other Medical Concerns	p. 259
Exercise and Infectious Disease	p. 260
Respiratory Infections	p. 260
Gastrointestinal Infections	p. 261
Other Infectious Diseases	p. 261
Exercise-Induced Asthma	p. 264
The Athlete with Diabetes	p. 265
Epilepsy and Sports Participation	p. 267
Review Questions	p. 270
References	p. 270
The Adolescent Athlete: Special Medical Concerns	p. 273
Youth Sports in America	p. 274
Factors in Youth Sports Participation	p. 3274
The Growing Athlete	p. 274
Puberty	p. 274
Growth	p. 275
Injury Mechanisms	p. 275
Ligament Injuries	p. 275
Tendon Injuries	p. 276
Growth Plate Injuries	p. 277
Growth Cartilage	p. 277
Contributors to Injury	p. 277
Intrinsic Factors	p. 277
Extrinsic Factors	p. 278
Injury Imitators	p. 278
Oncologic	p. 279
Rheumatologic	p. 279
Infectious	p. 279
Neurovascular	p. 279
Psychologic	p. 280
Strength Training	p. 280
Safety	p. 280
Lat Pull Down	p. 281
Bench Press	p. 281
Military Press	p. 281
Squats	p. 281
Prevention of Injury	p. 282
Preparticipation Athletic Evaluation (PAE)	p. 282
Rehabilitation of Previous Injuries	p. 282
Stretching Programs	p. 282
Coaching Techniques	p. 282
Review Questions	p. 282
Suggested Readings	p. 283
References	p. 283
National Safety Council CPR	p. 285
National Safety Council Bloodborne Pathogens	p. 301
Health Evaluation History	p. 329
Weight Loss in Wrestlers	p. 331
Generic First-Aid Kit for Sports Injuries (Checklist)	p. 337
Guidelines for Movable Soccer Goal Safety	p. 338
Rehabilitation--An Overview	p. 344
Equipment Fitting	p. 351
Glossary	p. 357
Index	p. 367
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