Sports injury management

eared particularly to athletic trainers and athletic training students, Sports Injury Management uses a problem solving approach to explain prevention, recognition, assessment, management, and disposition of sports related injuries and diseases. This new edition includes an Instructor's Manual with field strategies, lesson plans, NATA competencies, handouts, and athletic training kit information. Features include: management algorithms, field strategies, and critical thinking questions. Lecturers - Click here to order a FREE Review Copy of this title

Foreword	p. v
Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Section I Foundations of Sports Injury Management	p. 2
Chapter 1. Sports Injury Management and the Athletic Trainer	p. 4
The Primary Sports Medicine Team	p. 5
Standards of Professional Practice	p. 9
Career Opportunities in Athletic Training	p. 11
Legal Liability	p. 13
Chapter 2. Preparticipation Examination	p. 18
Goals of the Preparticipation Examination	p. 19
Setting up the Examination	p. 19
Medical History	p. 21
The Physical Examination	p. 21
Physical Fitness Profile	p. 33
Clearance for Participation	p. 36
Chapter 3. Protective Equipment	p. 39
Principles of Protective Equipment	p. 40
Liability and Equipment Standards	p. 42
Protective Equipment for the Head and Face	p. 43
Protective Equipment for the Upper Body	p. 49
Protective Equipment for the Lower Body	p. 52
Section II Injury Assessment and Rehabilitation	p. 60
Chapter 4. Sport Injury Assessment	p. 62
The Injury Evaluation Process	p. 63
History of the Injury	p. 66
Observation and Inspection	p. 70
Palpation	p. 72
Physical Examination Tests	p. 73
The Emergency Medical Services System	p. 81
Emergency Injury Assessment	p. 85
Moving the Injured Participant	p. 90
Diagnostic Testing	p. 90
Chapter 5. Tissue Healing and Wound Care	p. 97
Injury Mechanisms	p. 98
Soft Tissue Injuries	p. 101
Bone Injuries	p. 109
Nerve Injuries	p. 116
Pain	p. 118
Chapter 6. Therapeutic Modalities	p. 122
Electromagnetic Spectrum	p. 123
Cryotherapy	p. 125
Thermotherapy	p. 130
Ultrasound	p. 133
Diathermy	p. 135
Electrotherapy	p. 136
Other Treatment Modalities	p. 139
Medications	p. 144
Chapter 7. Therapeutic Exercise	p. 148
Psychological Aspects of the Injured Participant	p. 149
Developing a Therapeutic Exercise Program	p. 154
Phase 1 Controlling Inflammation	p. 157
Phase 2 Restoration of Motion	p. 160
Phase 3 Developing Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Power	p. 168
Phase 4 Return to Sport Activity	p. 171
Section III Axial Region	p. 176
Chapter 8. Head and Facial Conditions	p. 178
Anatomical Review of the Head and Facial Region	p. 179
Prevention of Head and Facial Injuries	p. 182
Cranial Injury Mechanisms	p. 182
Skull Fractures	p. 183
Focal Cerebral Conditions	p. 184
Diffuse Cerebral Conditions	p. 187
Scalp Injuries	p. 190
Assessment of Cranial Injuries	p. 190
Facial Conditions	p. 196
Nasal Conditions	p. 199
Oral and Dental Conditions	p. 200
Ear Conditions	p. 201
Eye Conditions	p. 203
Chapter 9. Spinal Conditions	p. 209
Anatomical Review of the Spine	p. 210
Kinematics and Major Muscle Actions of the Spine	p. 214
Kinetics of the Spine	p. 216
Anatomical Variations Predisposing Individuals to Spine Injuries	p. 216
Prevention of Spinal Injuries	p. 219
Cervical Spine Injuries	p. 222
Brachial Plexus Injuries	p. 224
Thoracic Spine Injuries	p. 227
Lumbar Spine Injuries	p. 228
Sacrum and Coccyx Injuries	p. 232
Assessment of Spinal Injuries	p. 232
History	p. 233
Observation and Inspection	p. 233
Palpation	p. 236
Physical Examination Tests	p. 237
Rehabilitation	p. 246
Chapter 10. Throat, Thorax, and Visceral Conditions	p. 251
Anatomical Review of the Throat	p. 252
Anatomical Review of the Thorax	p. 252
Anatomical Review of the Visceral Region	p. 254
Anatomy of the Genitalia	p. 257
Prevention of Injuries to the Throat, Thorax, and Viscera	p. 259
Throat Injuries	p. 259
Thoracic Conditions	p. 260
Internal Complications	p. 263
Abdominal Wall Conditions	p. 266
Intra-abdominal Injuries	p. 268
Injuries and Conditions of the Genitalia	p. 270
Assessment of Throat, Thorax, and Visceral Injuries	p. 272
History	p. 272
Observation and Inspection	p. 274
Palpation	p. 277
Physical Examination Tests	p. 278
Section IV Upper Extremity	p. 280
Chapter 11. Shoulder Conditions	p. 282
Anatomical Review of the Shoulder	p. 283
Kinematics and Major Muscle Actions of the Shoulder Complex	p. 287
Kinetics of the Shoulder	p. 290
Prevention of Shoulder Injuries	p. 290
Sprains to the Shoulder Complex	p. 293
Overuse Injuries	p. 299
Fractures	p. 303
Assessment	p. 305
History	p. 307
Observation and Inspection	p. 307
Palpation	p. 308
Physical Examination Tests	p. 309
Rehabilitation	p. 320
Chapter 12. Upper Arm, Elbow, and Forearm Conditions	p. 326
Anatomical Review of the Elbow	p. 327
Kinematics and Major Muscle Actions of the Elbow	p. 330
Kinetics of the Elbow	p. 331
Prevention of Elbow Injuries	p. 332
Contusions	p. 334
Olecranon Bursitis	p. 334
Sprains	p. 335
Strains	p. 337
Overuse Conditions	p. 339
Fractures	p. 343
Assessment of the Elbow	p. 344
History	p. 345
Observation and Inspection	p. 346
Palpation	p. 347
Physical Examination Tests	p. 348
Rehabilitation	p. 352
Chapter 13. Wrist and Hand Conditions	p. 356
Anatomical Review of the Wrist and Hand	p. 357
Kinematics and Major Muscle Actions of the Wrist and Hand	p. 359
Kinetics of the Wrist and Hand	p. 363
Prevention of Wrist and Hand Injuries	p. 363
Contusions and Abrasions	p. 364
Sprains	p. 364
Strains	p. 367
Fingertip Injuries	p. 370
Nerve Entrapment Syndromes	p. 372
Fractures to the Wrist and Hand	p. 375
Assessment of the Wrist and Hand	p. 379
History	p. 379
Observation and Inspection	p. 381
Palpation	p. 381
Physical Examination Tests	p. 382
Rehabilitation	p. 387
Section V Lower Extremity	p. 390
Chapter 14. Pelvis, Hip, and Thigh Conditions	p. 392
Anatomy of the Pelvis, Hip, and Thigh	p. 393
Kinematics and Major Muscle Actions of the Hip	p. 398
Kinetics of the Hip	p. 400
Prevention of Pelvis, Hip, and Thigh	p. 400
Contusions	p. 402
Bursitis	p. 405
Sprains and Dislocations	p. 406
Strains	p. 407
Vascular and Neural Disorders	p. 410
Hip Fractures	p. 411
Assessment	p. 414
History	p. 415
Observation and Inspection	p. 417
Palpation	p. 419
Physical Examination Tests	p. 419
Rehabilitation of the Hip	p. 428
Chapter 15. Knee Conditions	p. 431
Anatomical Review of the Knee	p. 432
Kinematics and Major Muscle Actions of the Knee	p. 437
Kinetics of the Knee	p. 439
Prevention of Knee Injuries	p. 439
Contusions	p. 442
Bursitis	p. 442
Ligamentous Injuries	p. 444
Meniscal Injuries	p. 450
Patellar and Related Injuries	p. 451
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome	p. 457
Fractures and Associated Injuries	p. 458
Assessing the Knee Complex	p. 462
History	p. 462
Observation and Inspection	p. 463
Palpation	p. 465
Anterior Palpation	p. 466
Posterior Palpation with Knee Slightly Flexed	p. 466
Physical Examination Tests	p. 467
Rehabilitation of Knee Injuries	p. 478
Chapter 16. Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Conditions	p. 483
Anatomical Review of the Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot	p. 484
Kinematics of the Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot	p. 491
Kinetics of the Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot	p. 494
Prevention of Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Injuries	p. 495
Toe and Foot Conditions	p. 496
Contusions	p. 500
Foot and Ankle Sprains	p. 502
Strains of the Foot and Lower Leg	p. 506
Overuse Conditions	p. 509
Vascular and Neural Disorders	p. 511
Fractures	p. 513
Assessment of the Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot	p. 518
History	p. 519
Observation and Inspection	p. 519
Palpation	p. 520
Physical Examination Tests	p. 521
Rehabilitation	p. 526
Section VI Special Considerations	p. 530
Chapter 17. Environmental Conditions	p. 532
Heat-Related Conditions	p. 532
Cold-Related Conditions	p. 541
Other Environmental Conditions	p. 545
Chapter 18. Respiratory Tract Conditions	p. 550
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections	p. 550
General Respiratory Conditions	p. 553
Chapter 19. Gastrointestinal Conditions	p. 558
Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders	p. 559
Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders	p. 560
Other Gastrointestinal Problems	p. 562
Chapter 20. The Diabetic Athlete	p. 564
The Physiological Basis of Diabetes	p. 564
Types of Diabetes	p. 566
Complications of Diabetes Mellitus	p. 567
Nutrition and Exercise Recommendations	p. 569
Chapter 21. Common Infectious Diseases	p. 573
Common Childhood Diseases	p. 574
Infectious Mononucleosis	p. 578
Viral Meningitis	p. 578
Sexually Transmitted Diseases	p. 578
Hepatitis	p. 580
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)	p. 581
Chapter 22. Seizure Disorders	p. 584
Seizure Disorders and Epilepsy	p. 584
Chapter 23. Blood Pressure Disorders	p. 589
Hypertension	p. 590
Hypotension	p. 592
Chapter 24. Sudden Death	p. 594
Epidemiology	p. 595
Cardiac Causes of Sudden Death	p. 595
Noncardiac Causes of Sudden Death	p. 598
Cardiovascular Preparticipation Screening	p. 600
Chapter 25. Conditions of the Female Athlete, Disabled Athlete, and Senior Athlete	p. 603
Special Concerns of the Female Athlete	p. 604
The Disabled Athlete	p. 615
The Senior Athlete	p. 618
Chapter 26. Pharmacology	p. 622
Pharmacokinetics	p. 623
Factors That Contribute to the Therapeutic Effect of a Drug	p. 626
Drug Interactions	p. 628
Adverse Drug Reactions	p. 628
Drug Names	p. 629
Guidelines for the Use of Therapeutic Medications	p. 629
Common Medications Used to Treat Sport-related Injuries	p. 631
Chapter 27. Dermatology	p. 637
Types of Skin Lesions	p. 638
Skin Infections	p. 638
Other Skin Reactions	p. 644
Appendices	p. 657
A. Abbreviations and Symbols	p. 658
B. Prefixes, Suffixes, and Combining Forms	p. 663
Glossary	p. 667
Index	p. 675

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