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Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training with Laboratory Manual and Esims Password Card

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Designed for the athletic trainer and sports therapist, this is the definitive guide to the management of sports injuries. Experts from the field of sports medicine have contributed to this comprehensive, updated edition, which addresses all aspects of rehabilitation, including protocols for rehabilitating the wide variety of injuries athletes are prone to receive. Pros and con of various rehabilitative modalities are discussed, as well as currently accepted techniques. This text is recognized as a handbook for any practitioners who manage rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
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About the Author

William E. Prentice, Ph.D., PT, ATC, Professor, Coordinator of Sports Medicine Specialization Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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Table of Contents

Part I The Basis of Injury Rehabilitation

1 Essential Considerations in Designing a Rehabilitation Program for the Injured Athlete

2 Understanding and Managing the Healing Process Through Rehabilitation

3 The Evaluation Process in Rehabilitation by Darin A. Padua, University of North Carolina

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

Part II Achieving the Goals of Rehabilitation

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

6 Restoring Range of Motion and Improving Flexibility

7 Regaining Muscular Strength, Endurance and Power

8 Regaining Postural Stability and Balance by Kevin Guskiewicz, University of North Carolina

9 Maintaining Cardiorespiratory Fitness During Rehabilitation

Part III The Tools of Rehabilitation

10 Core Stabilization Training in Rehabilitation by Michael Clark, National Academy of Sports Medicine

11 Reactive Neuromuscular Training (Plyometrics) in Rehabilitation by Steve Tippett, Bradley University and Michael L. Voight, Belmont University

12 Open- Versus Closed-Kinetic-Chain Exercise in Rehabilitation

13 Isokinetics in Rehabilitation by Janine Oman, Ohio State University

14 Joint Mobilization and Traction Techniques in Rehabilitation

15 PNF and Other Soft-Tissue Mobilization Techniques in Rehabilitation

16 Aquatic Therapy in Rehabilitation by Barbara Hoogenboom, Grand Valley State University and Nancy Lomax, Spectrum Health Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Services

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

Part IV Rehabilitation Techniques for Specific Injuries

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

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

20 Rehabilitation of Wrist, Hand, and Finger Injuries by Ann Marie Schneider, University of North Carolina

21 Rehabilitation of Groin, Hip, and Thigh Injuries by Bernard DePalma, Cornell University

22 Rehabilitation of Knee Injuries by William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina and James Onate

23 Rehabilitation of Lower Leg Injuries by Christopher J. Hirth, University of North Carolina

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

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

Glossary

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780072878851
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua
Subject:
Sports medicine
Author:
Prentice, William E.
Subject:
Allied Health Services - Physical Therapy
Copyright:
2004
Edition Number:
4
Publication Date:
January 2004
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Pages:
640
Dimensions:
10.900 x 8.800 x 1.800 in 3.680 lb
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