Essentials of Athletic Injury Management

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Brief Contents
Contents
Preface
Applications at a Glance
Part 1 Organizing and Establishing an Effective Athletic Health Care System
	Chapter 1 Fitness Professionals, Coaches, and the Sports Medicine Team: Defining Roles
		What Is Sports Medicine?
		Athletic Health Care in Organized Versus Recreational Sports Activities
		The Players on the Sports Medicine Team
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 2 Organizing and Administering an Athletic Health Care Program
		Establishing Rules of Operation for an Athletic Health Care Program
		Developing a Risk Management Plan
		Record Keeping
		Developing a Budget
		Considerations in Planning an Athletic Health Care Facility
		Summary
	Chapter 3 Legal Liability and Insurance
		Legal Concerns
		Product Liability
		What Types of Insurance Are Necessary to Protect the Athlete?
		Reimbursement
		Insurance Billing
		Insurance to Protect the Professional
		Summary
		Websites
Part 2 Preventing Injuries in an Athletic Health Care System
	Chapter 4 Preventing Injuries Through Fitness Training
		Conditioning Seasons and Periodization
		Foundations of Conditioning
		Warm-Up and Cool-Down
		Why Is It Important to Have Good Flexibility?
		Why Are Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Power Important for Athletes?
		What Physiological Changes Occur to Cause Increased Strength?
		Core Stabilization Training
		What Are the Techniques of Resistance Training?
		Strength-Training Considerations for Female Athletes
		Why Is Cardiorespiratory Fitness Important for an Athlete?
		What Determines How Efficiently the Body Is Using Oxygen?
		What Training Techniques Can Improve Cardiorespiratory Endurance?
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 5 Sports Nutrition and Supplements
		The Nutrients
		The Production of Energy from Foodstuffs
		What Is a Nutritious Diet?
		Dietary Supplements
		Popular Eating and Drinking Practices
		Weight Control and Body Composition
		Disordered Eating
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 6 Selecting and Using Protective Sports Equipment
		Safety Standards for Sports Equipment and Facilities
		Legal Concerns in Using Protective Equipment
		Using Off-the-Shelf Versus Custom Protective Equipment
		Head Protection
		Face Protection
		Trunk and Thorax Protection
		Lower-Extremity Protective Equipment
		Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Protection
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 7 Understanding the Potential Dangers of Adverse Environmental Conditions
		Hyperthermia
		Hypothermia
		Overexposure to Sun
		Safety in Lightning and Thunderstorms
		Summary
		Websites
Part 3 Techniques for Treating and Managing Sport-Related Injuries
	Chapter 8 Handling Emergency Situations and Injury Assessment
		The Emergency Action Plan
		Principles of On-the-Field Injury Assessment
		Primary Survey
		Conducting a Secondary Assessment
		Off-Field Assessment
		Immediate Treatment Following Acute Musculoskeletal Injury
		Emergency Splinting
		Moving and Transporting the Injured Athlete
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 9 Bloodborne Pathogens, Universal Precautions, and Wound Care
		What Are Bloodborne Pathogens?
		Dealing with Bloodborne Pathogens in Athletics
		Universal Precautions in an Athletic Environment
		Caring for Skin Wounds
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 10 Wrapping and Taping Techniques
		Elastic Wraps
		Nonelastic and Elastic Adhesive Taping
		Common Taping Techniques
		Kinesio Taping
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 11 Understanding the Basics of Injury Rehabilitation
		Therapeutic Exercise Versus Conditioning Exercise
		Philosophy of Athletic Injury Rehabilitation
		Basic Components and Goals of a Rehabilitation Program
		Using Therapeutic Modalities
		Criteria for Return to Play
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 12 Helping the Injured Athlete Psychologically
		The Athlete\'s Psychological Response to Injury
		Predictors of Injury
		Goal Setting as a Motivator to Compliance
		Providing Social Support to the Injured Athlete
		Return to Competition Decisions
		Referring the Athlete for Psychological Help
		Summary
		Websites
Part 4 Recognition and Management of Specific Injuries and Conditions
	Chapter 13 Recognizing Different Sports Injuries
		Acute (Traumatic) Injuries
		Chronic Overuse Injuries
		The Importance of the Healing Process Following Injury
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 14 The Foot and Toes
		Foot Anatomy
		Prevention of Foot Injuries
		Foot Assessment
		Recognition and Management of Foot Injuries
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 15 The Ankle and Lower Leg
		Ankle and Lower-Leg Anatomy
		Prevention of Lower- Leg and Ankle Injuries
		Assessing the Ankle Joint
		Recognition and Management of Injuries to the Ankle
		Assessing the Lower Leg
		Recognition and Management of Injuries to the Lower Leg
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 16 The Knee and Related Structures
		Knee Anatomy
		Prevention of Knee Injuries
		Assessing the Knee Joint
		Recognition and Management of Injuries to the Knee
		Recognition and Management of Injuries and Conditions Classified as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 17 The Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvis
		Anatomy of the Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvic Region
		Assessing Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvis Injuries
		Prevention of Injuries to the Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvic Region
		Recognition and Management of Injuries to the Thigh
		Recognition and Management of Hip and Groin Injuries
		Recognition and Management of Injuries to the Pelvis
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 18 The Shoulder Complex
		Anatomy of the Shoulder
		Prevention of Shoulder Injuries
		Assessing the Shoulder Complex
		Recognition and Management of Shoulder Injuries
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 19 The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
		Anatomy of the Elbow Joint
		Assessing Elbow Injuries
		Prevention of Elbow, Forearm, and Wrist Injuries
		Recognition and Management of Injuries to the Elbow
		Anatomy of the Forearm
		Assessing Forearm Injuries
		Recognition and Management of Injuries to the Forearm
		Anatomy of the Wrist, Hand, and Fingers
		Assessment of the Wrist, Hand, and Fingers
		Recognition and Management of Wrist and Hand Injuries
		Recognition and Management of Finger Injuries
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 20 The Spine
		Anatomy of the Spine
		Preventing Injuries to the Spine
		Assessment of the Spine
		Recognition and Management of Cervical Spine Injuries and Conditions
		Recognition and Management of Lumbar Spine Injuries and Conditions
		Recognition and Management of Sacroiliac Joint and Coccyx Injuries
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 21 The Thorax and Abdomen
		Anatomy of the Thorax
		Anatomy of the Abdomen
		Preventing Injuries to the Thorax and Abdomen
		Assessment of the Thorax and Abdomen
		Recognition and Management of Thoracic Injuries
		Recognition and Management of Abdominal Injuries
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 22 The Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
		Preventing Injuries to the Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
		Anatomy of the Head
		Assessing Head Injuries
		Recognition and Management of Specific Head Injuries
		Anatomy of the Face
		Recognition and Management of Specific Facial Injuries
		Dental Anatomy
		Preventing Dental Injuries
		Recognition and Management of Specific Dental Injuries
		Anatomy of the Nose
		Recognition and Management of Specific Nasal Injuries
		Anatomy of the Ear
		Recognition and Management of Specific Injuries to the Ear
		Anatomy of the Eye
		Recognition and Management of Specific Eye Injuries
		Recognition and Management of Injuries to the Throat
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 23 General Medical Conditions and Additional Health Concerns
		Skin Infections
		Respiratory Conditions
		Gastrointestinal Disorders
		Other Conditions that can Affect the Athlete
		Cancer
		Menstrual Irregularities and the Female Reproductive System
		Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 24 Substance Abuse
		Performance-Enhancing Drugs
		Recreational Drug Abuse
		Drug-Testing Programs
		Summary
		Websites
	Chapter 25 Preventing and Managing Injuries in Young Athletes
		Cultural Trends
		Physical Maturity Assessment in Matching Athletes
		Physical Conditioning and Training
		Psychological and Learning Concerns
		Coaching Qualifications
		Common Injuries in the Young Athlete
		Sports Injury Prevention
		Summary
		Websites
Appendixes
	Appendix A: Employment Settings for the Athletic Trainer
	Appendix B: Requirements for Certification as an Athletic Trainer
	Appendix C: Directional Movements for Body Joints
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