Main description:

In Sport Therapy for the Shoulder: Evaluation, Rehabilitation, and Return to Sport, readers will learn about best practices and evidence-based guidelines for assessing and treating patients' shoulder injuries for re-entry into sport. Written by renowned physical therapists Todd S. Ellenbecker and Kevin E. Wilk, this text is a key resource for physical therapists, athletic trainers, sport chiropractors, massage therapists, strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, and other clinicians in sports medicine who work with patients recovering from shoulder injuries.

Sport Therapy for the Shoulder guides readers systematically through functional anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder, examination techniques and pathology, rehabilitation, and return-to-play progressions. The text provides evidence-based principles to assist clinicians in improving joint stabilization, strength, muscular endurance, and range of motion in the shoulder. Return-to-sport programs feature step-by-step progressions for sports including baseball, softball, golf, swimming, and tennis. Illustrated versions of the Thrower's Ten and Advanced Thrower's Ten exercise programs, which were developed by coauthor Kevin E. Wilk and colleagues, are provided in the appendix.

The content is enhanced by more than 200 color photos and detailed illustrations that provide visual support and context for conducting specific evaluation and rehabilitation techniques. Additionally, 21 online video clips are available to complement the highly visual book and demonstrate how to perform specific evaluation tests. An image bank is available free to course adopters and is also available for professionals to purchase separately for use in presentations.

The combination of foundational information, evidence-based guidelines, sport-specific return-to-sport programs, online videos, and colorful visual aids makes Sport Therapy for the Shoulder a must-have resource for clinicians who work with patients who have shoulder injuries. Not only will the book prove to be a valuable learning tool, but it will also be a reference that professionals can use continually in their practice.

Contents:

Part I. Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Shoulder Complex

Chapter 1. Functional Anatomy of the Shoulder Complex

Joint Structure

Muscle Anatomy

Additional Anatomical Structures

Neurovascular Anatomy

Conclusion

Chapter 2. Mechanics of the Shoulder

Primary Biomechanical Principles

Throwing Mechanics

Tennis Serving and Swinging Mechanics

Volleyball Overheard Motions

Golf Swing Mechanics

Swimming Mechanics

Conclusion

Part II. Examination and Pathology of Shoulder Injuries

Chapter 3. Clinical Examination of the Shoulder

Subjective Evaluation (History)

Posture Evaluation

Scapular Evaluation

Evaluation of Glenohumeral Joint Range of Motion

Strength Evaluation

Functional Evaluation

Special Manual Orthopedic Shoulder Tests

Conclusion

Chapter 4. Injury Pathology of the Shoulder

Rotator Cuff Injury

Shoulder Instability

Labral Lesions and Tears

Conclusion

Part III. Rehabilitation of Shoulder Injuries

Chapter 5. Rehabilitation Progressions

Range of Motion Progression

Scapular Stabilization Methods and Progression

Rotator Cuff Exercise Progression

Conclusion

Chapter 6. Surgical Repair and Rehabilitation Protocols

Rotator Cuff Repair

Labral Repair

Conclusion

Part IV. Return to Sport

Chapter 7. Clinical Decision-Making for Return to Sport

Key Criteria for a Return to Sport Evaluation

Interval Throwing Program

Conclusion

Chapter 8. Interval Return to Sport Programs

Objective Criteria

Tennis Program

Baseball and Softball Program

Swimming Program

Golf Program

Conclusion