Main description:

Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, Seventh Edition is the definitive reference for athletic training students and professionals who are interested in gaining more in-depth exposure to the theory and practical application of rehabilitation techniques used in a sports medicine environment.

Dr. William Prentice and his contributors have combined their knowledge and expertise to produce a single text that encompasses all aspects of sports medicine rehabilitation. Featuring more than 1,000 full-color illustrations, 700 high-resolution videos, and an integrated laboratory manual, this newly updated Seventh Edition provides the athletic trainer with a complete guide to the design, implementation, and supervision of rehabilitation programs for sport-related injuries.

The Seventh Edition includes new and updated information on topics including:

Pharmacology and the role of medication in pain management and performance
Nutrition and its impact on rehabilitation
Rehabilitation techniques for the core
Roles within the rehabilitation team
Pathomechanics and epidemiology of common injuries
Psychological considerations and communication with injured patients
Tips for documentation from Dr. Prentice

Instructors in educational settings can visit www.efacultylounge.com for additional materials to be used for teaching in the classroom.

Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, Seventh Edition is a comprehensive resource for athletic training students, faculty, and clinicians; physical therapists who manage rehabilitation programs for sports-related injuries; as well as for strength and conditioning coaches who supervise performance enhancement programs on return to play.

Contents:

Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Editor
Contributing Authors
Preface
Introduction
Section I - The Basis of Injury Rehabilitation
Chapter 1: Essential Considerations in Designing a Rehabilitation Program for the Injured Patient
Chapter 2: Understanding and Managing the Healing Process Through Rehabilitation
Chapter 3: The Evaluation Process in Rehabilitation
Chapter 4: Psychological Considerations for Rehabilitation of the Injured Athletic Patient
Section II - Achieving the Goals of Rehabilitation
Chapter 5: Establishing Core Stability in Rehabilitation
Chapter 6: Reestablishing Neuromuscular Control
Chapter 7: Regaining Postural Stability and Balance
Chapter 8: Restoring Range of Motion and Improving Flexibility
Chapter 9: Regaining Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Power
Chapter 10: Maintaining Cardiorespiratory Fitness During Rehabilitation
Section III - The Tools of Rehabilitation
Chapter 11: Plyometric Exercise in Rehabilitation
Chapter 12: Open vs Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise in Rehabilitation
Chapter 13: Joint Mobilization and Traction Techniques in Rehabilitation
Chapter 14: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques in Rehabilitation
Chapter 15: Aquatic Therapy in Rehabilitation
Chapter 16: Functional Progressions and Functional Testing in Rehabilitation
Section IV - Rehabilitation Techniques for Specific Injuries
Chapter 17: Rehabilitation of Shoulder Injuries
Chapter 18: Rehabilitation of Elbow Injuries
Chapter 19: Rehabilitation of Wrist, Hand, and Finger Injuries
Chapter 20: Rehabilitation of Groin, Hip, and Thigh Injuries
Chapter 21: Rehabilitation of Knee Injuries
Chapter 22: Rehabilitation of Lower Leg Injuries
Chapter 23: Rehabilitation of Ankle and Foot Injuries
Chapter 24: Rehabilitation of Injuries to the Spine
Glossary
Financial Disclosures
Index