Principles of Manual Sports Medicine

Author: Steven J. Karageanes
Published: October 2004
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 0781741890
Paperback Book
Number of Pages: 608

Click to compare book prices for Principles of Manual Sports Medicine

Combining the principles of osteopathic medicine, biomechanics, physical therapy, and standard approaches to sports and orthopedic injury, this masterfully written and abundantly illustrated handbook delivers a comprehensive approach to athletic injury treatment-assuring faster recovery, a quicker return to play, and better injury prevention for your patients. Inside, you'll find detailed discussions of each body region, the commonly occurring injuries to that site, and clear stepwise guidance on the manual medicine techniques you can use to return your patients to peak performance. You'll also benefit from sport-specific chapters that prepare you to treat almost any athletic injury. Whether used as a refresher for manual techniques, a roadmap to the musculoskeletal exam, a reference for stretches, or as a new approach to sports injury treatment, this book will prove indispensable to your practice.

Table of Contents
Dedication iii
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xii
1 Introduction 1
Section I Techniques 5
2 Functional Techniques 7
3 High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Technique 13
4 Counterstrain Technique 21
5 Muscle Energy Techniques 27
6 Myofascial Release 31
7 Joint Play 44
8 Physical Medicine Modalities 49
9 Massage and Soft Tissue Manipulation 56
Section II Exercise Applications 63
10 Exercise Principles 65
11 Exercise Prescription 77
12 Stretching 95
13 Core Stabilization in the Athlete 100
14 Throwing Program 108
Section III Regional Evaluation and Treatment 115
15 Physical examination: Overview and Essentials 117
16 Head and Neck 124
16.1 Anatomy 124
16.2 Physical Examination 132
16.3 Common Conditions 143
17 The Shoulder 159
17.1 Anatomy 159
17.2 Physical Examination 164
17.3 Common Conditions 182
18 The Elbow 202
18.1 Anatomy 202
18.2 Physical Examination 209
18.3 Common Conditions 220
19 The Wrist and Hand 232
19.1 Anatomy 232
19.2 Physical Examination 239
19.3 Common Conditions 254
20 Thoracic Spine 263
20.1 Anatomy 263
20.2 Physical Examination 268
20.3 Common Conditions 283
21 Lumbosacral Spine 294
21.1 Anatomy 294
21.2 Physical Examination 300
21.3 Common Conditions 312
22 Hip and Pelvis 340
22.1 Anatomy 340
22.2 Physical Examination 347
22.3 Common Conditions 356
23 The Knee 372
23.1 Anatomy 372
23.2 Physical Examination 377
23.3 Common Conditions 388
24 Foot and Ankle 402
24.1 Anatomy 402
24.2 Physical Examination 409
24.3 Common Conditions 424
25 Gait Analysis 442
Section IV Specific Sports 451
26 Baseball 453
27 Basketball 465
28 Cycling 474
29 Dance 485
30 Football 504
31 Golf 512
32 Gymnastics 524
33 Ice Hockey 542
34 Lacrosse 550
35 Martial Arts 559
36 Rowing 566
37 Running 573
38 Soccer 593
39 Volleyball 600
Section V Specific Populations 609
40 The Industrial Athlete 611
41 The Disabled Athlete 619
42 The Geriatric Athlete 628
43 The Emergency Room Athlete 641
44 The Pediatric Athlete 649
45 The Pregnant Athlete 660
Index 679

Click to compare book prices for Principles of Manual Sports Medicine Principles of Manual Sports Medicine

Compare Shop Books - Help - About - Book Links - Book Coupons