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Acclaimed for its accuracy and comprehensive style, Sports Medicine has been a favorite in the field for years. The second edition of this book continues this tradition while reflecting the latest trends in the field. Designed to provide an understanding of the injury process, this contemporary volume includes coverage on the subjects of prevention, assessment, First Aid, nutrition, treatment and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries. It provides clinicians with an invaluable reference on the anatomy, pathology, short term care, and long-term care of injuries. This book meets the requirements of the National Athletic Trainer Association. Physical education instructors, trainers, and any other professionals involved in sports medicine.

Table of Contents:

Ch. 1 The Preparticipation Physical Examination 3
Ch. 2 The Warm-Up Period and Athletic Conditioning 26
Ch. 3 Protective and Supportive Equipment 40
Ch. 4 Taping and Wrapping Techniques 53
Ch. 5 Assessment of Athletic Injuries 82
Ch. 6 Emergency Care and Athletic First Aid 92
Ch. 7 Therapeutic Modalities and Procedures 110
Ch. 8 Rehabilitation Following Injury 137
Ch. 9 Inflammation, Microtrauma, and Stress-Related Injuries 161
Ch. 10 Epiphyseal Injuries 169
Ch. 11 Head and Face Injuries 178
Ch. 12 Shoulder Girdle Injuries 196
Ch. 13 Arm and Elbow Joint Injuries 242
Ch. 14 Throwing and Tennis Injuries to the Shoulder and Elbow 257
Ch. 15 Wrist and Hand Injuries 274
Ch. 16 Cervical and Thoracic Spine Injuries 292
Ch. 17 Lumbar Spine, Pelvic, and Hip Injuries 313
Ch. 18 Chest, Abdominal, and Genital Injuries 338
Ch. 19 Thigh, Knee, and Patellar Injuries 341
Ch. 20 Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Injuries 401
Ch. 21 Injuries to the Running Athlete, Particularly the Long-Distance Runner 441
Ch. 22 Swimming Injuries 477
Ch. 23 The Female Athlete 483
Ch. 24 Athletes with Disabilities 493
Ch. 25 Nutrition and the Athlete 507
Ch. 26 Thermal Injuries 515
Ch. 27 Illnesses and Skin Conditions 526
Ch. 28 Medications Commonly Used in Athletics 544
Appendix A Medical Abbreviations and Symbols 555
Appendix B Anatomical Landmarks and Directional References 559
Glossary 567
Index 573