ABSTRACT
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
Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom.
Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, Seventh Editionis 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part Section I|116 pages
The Basis of Injury Rehabilitation
chapter Chapter 1|20 pages
Essential Considerations in Designing a Rehabilitation Program for the Injured Patient
chapter Chapter 4|24 pages
Psychosocial Considerations for Rehabilitation of the Injured Athletic Patient
part Section II|160 pages
Achieving the Goals of Rehabilitation
part Section III|156 pages
The Tools of Rehabilitation
part Section IV|408 pages
Rehabilitation Techniques for Specific Injuries