Concepts of Athletic Training

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

• ISBN13: 9780763748203
• ISBN10: 076374820X
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-05-01
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Pub

Summary

Concepts of Athletic Training is written for individuals entering the physical education and/or coaching fields. Although it covers a broad range of topics, the focus of the text remains on prevention and the emergency care of common sports injuries. The goal of the book is to prepare physical educators and coaches for working with athletes and managing sports injuries in the absence of a certified athletic trainer. Contributions from athletic trainers provide professional and personal perspectives in every chapter. New to the Fourth Edition As with previous editions, a number of changes have been made in this edition in order to present the student with the most current information available, these include: Updated material on incidence of sports injuries in the pediatric age group (Chapter 1). New information on the etiology of overuse injuries (Chapter 1). Updated material describing current recommendations regarding the "athletic health care team" as well as new ma

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
The Concept of Sports Injury	p. 1
The Athletic Health Care Team	p. 19
The Law of Sports Injury	p. 29
Sports-Injury Prevention	p. 39
The Psychology of Injury	p. 53
Nutritional Considerations	p. 65
Emergency Plan and Initial Injury Evaluation	p. 83
The Injury Process	p. 97
Injuries to the Head, Neck, and Face	p. 111
Injuries to the Thoracic Through Coccygeal Spine	p. 139
Injuries to the Shoulder Region	p. 149
Injuries to the Arm, Wrist, and Hand	p. 165
Injuries to the Thorax and Abdomen	p. 191
Injuries to the Hip and Pelvis	p. 201
Injuries to the Thigh, Leg, and Knee	p. 211
Injuries to the Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot	p. 227
Skin Conditions in Sports	p. 247
Thermal Injuries	p. 258
Other Medical Concerns	p. 271
The Adolescent Athlete: Special Medical Concerns	p. 285
CPR	p. 297
Bloodborne Pathogens	p. 313
NATA Position Statement: Exertional Heat Illnesses	p. 341
Weight Loss in Wrestlers	p. 363
Health Evaluation History	p. 369
Generic First Aid Kit for Sports Injuries (Checklist)	p. 371
Rehabilitation: An Overview	p. 372
Equipment Fitting	p. 379
Glossary	p. 385
Index	p. 395
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