Essentials of Athletic Injury Management with eSims

by Prentice, William; Arnheim, Daniel

• ISBN13: 9780077382018
• ISBN10: 0077382013
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781260708080
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback w/ Access Card
• Copyright: 2009-10-16
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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Summary

Including over 190 new photographs in the new 8th edition, Essentials of Athletic Injury Management continues its focus on the basic principles in the care and prevention of athletic injury. It provides coaches, teachers, and students the essential information they need to work with individuals participating in sport. The 8th edition includes a full suite of resources available from the online learning center, including downloadable instructor ancillaries, student review materials & interactive quizzes, and more.

Table of Contents

Organizing And Establishing An Effects Athletic Health Care System

Fitness Professionals, Coaches, and the Sports Medicine Team: Defining Roles

Organizing and Administering an Athletic Health Care Program

Legal Liability and Insurance

Preventing Injuries through Fitness Training

Sports Nutrition and Supplements

Techniques For Preventing And Minimizing Related Injuries

Selecting and Using Protective Sports Equipment

Handling Emergency Situations and Injury Assessment

Bloodborne Pathogens, Universal Precautions, and Wound Care

Understanding the Potential Dangers of Adverse Environmental Conditions

Bandaging and Taping Techniques

Understanding the Basics of Injury Rehabilitation

Helping the Injured Athlete Psychologically

Recognition And Management Of Specific Injuries And Conditions

Recognizing Different Sports Injuries

The Foot

The Ankle and Lower Leg

The Knee and Related Structures

The Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvis

The Shoulder Complex

The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

The Spine

The Thorax and Abdomen

The Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

General Medical Conditions and Additional Health Concerns

Substance Abuse

Preventing and Managing Injuries in Young Athletes

Employment Settings for the Athletic Trainer

Requirements for Certification as an Athletic Trainer

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