Concepts of athletic training

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Author / Creator:Pfeiffer, Ronald P.
Edition:2nd ed.
Imprint:Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c1998.
Description:xiii, 358 p., 16 p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4421786
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Varying Form of Title:Athletic training
Other authors / contributors:Mangus, Brent C.
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ISBN:0585221197 (electronic bk.) : $43.75
0763702358 (pbk.)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Electronic reproduction. Boulder, Colo. : NetLibrary, 2000. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to NetLibrary affiliated libraries.
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. The Concept of Sports Injury
  • Definition of Sports Injury
  • Injury Classifications
  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Contusions
  • Fractures
  • Dislocations
  • Injury Recognition
  • Epidemiology of Sports Injury
  • Classification of Sports
  • Extent of the Injury Problem--Some Examples
  • Tackle Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball and Softball
  • Wrestling
  • Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 2. The Sports Medicine Team
  • Sports Medicine
  • Key Members of the Team
  • Requirements for Application for the NATABOC Certification Examination
  • Professional Settings for the Practice of Athletic Training
  • Interscholastic Level
  • Sports Medicine Delivery
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 3. The Law of Sports Injury
  • The Concept of Tort
  • What Is Your Liability?
  • Are You Protected?
  • Good Samaritan Law
  • How to Reduce Your Chances of Going to Court
  • What to Do if You Get Sued
  • Ethics of Sports Injury Care
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 4. Sports Injury Prevention
  • Causative Factors in Injury
  • Intervention Strategies
  • Injury Prevention and Preseason Conditioning
  • Aerobic Fitness
  • Muscle Strength, Power, and Endurance
  • Flexibility
  • Nutrition and Body Composition
  • Periodization
  • Modification of Extrinsic Factors
  • Practice/Competition Environment
  • Facilities
  • Protective Equipment
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 5. The Psychology of Injury
  • Personality Variables
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Psychosocial Variables
  • Competitive Stress and the Adolescent
  • Psychology of the Injured Athlete
  • Recommendations
  • Eating Disorders
  • Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
  • Research
  • Sport Specificity and Eating Disorders
  • Prevention
  • Treatment
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 6. Nutritional Considerations
  • Essential Nutrients--An Overview
  • Carbohydrates
  • Fats (Lipids)
  • Proteins
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Water
  • Dietary Habits of Athletes: What the Research Shows
  • Conclusions
  • Wrestling--Special Considerations
  • Educating Athletes--What Can the Coach Do?
  • General Dietary Guidelines for Athletes
  • Daily Diet (Nutritional Maintenance)
  • Precompetition Diets
  • Nutrition During Competition
  • Weight vs. Fat Management
  • Minimal Competitive Weight
  • Nutrition and Injury Recovery
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 7. Emergency Plan and Initial Injury Evaluation
  • Important Questions and Considerations
  • First Aid Training
  • Injury-Evaluation Procedures
  • The Coach's Responsibility
  • The Evaluation Process
  • Assessment of the Injured Athlete
  • Nervous System
  • Respiratory System
  • Circulatory System
  • The Initial Survey--Summary
  • Physical Exam
  • Shock
  • Medical History
  • Palpation
  • Return to Play?
  • The Coach's Limitations
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 8. The Injury Process
  • The Physics of Sports Injury
  • The Mechanical Forces of Injury
  • The Physiology of Sports Injury
  • The Inflammatory Process
  • Acute Inflammatory Phase
  • Resolution (Healing) Phase
  • Regeneration and Repair
  • Pain and Acute Injury
  • Intervention Procedures
  • Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy
  • Pharmacologic Agents
  • The Role of Exercise Rehabilitation
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 9. Injuries to the Head, Neck, and Face
  • Anatomy Review of the Region
  • Skull
  • The Meninges
  • The Central Nervous System (CNS)
  • The Face
  • The Neck (Cervical Spine)
  • Head Injuries in Sports
  • Background Information
  • Mechanism of Injury
  • Concussion (Mild Head Injury)
  • Second Impact Syndrome
  • Intracranial Injury
  • Cranial Injury
  • Initial Treatment of a Suspected Head Injury--Guidelines
  • Initial Survey
  • Physical Exam
  • Sideline Assessment
  • Cervical Spine Injuries
  • Background Information
  • Mechanisms of Injury
  • Brachial Plexus Injuries
  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Fractures and Dislocations
  • Initial Treatment of a Suspected Neck Injury--Guidelines
  • Emergency Procedures for the Treatment of Head and Neck Injuries in Football
  • Injuries to the Maxillofacial Region
  • Dental Injuries
  • Eye Injuries
  • Nose Injuries
  • Ear Injuries
  • Fractures of the Face (Nonnasal)
  • Wounds of the Facial Region
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 10. Injuries to the Thoracic Through Coccygeal Spine
  • Anatomy Review of the Thoracic Spine
  • Common Sports Injuries
  • Skeletal Injuries
  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Intervertebral Disk Injuries
  • Anatomy Review of the Lumbar Spine Distally to the Coccyx
  • Common Sports Injuries
  • Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
  • Traumatic Fractures
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Lumbar Disk Injuries
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 11. Injuries to the Shoulder Region
  • Anatomy Review
  • Common Sports Injuries
  • Skeletal Injuries
  • Soft-Tissue Injuries
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 12. Injuries to the Arm, Wrist, and Hand
  • Anatomy Review
  • Soft-Tissue Injuries to the Upper Arm
  • Myositis Ossificans Traumatica
  • Triceps Injuries
  • Fractures of the Upper Arm
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Sprains and Dislocations
  • Fractures
  • Epicondylitis of the Elbow
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow
  • Contusions of the Elbow
  • Wrist and Forearm Injuries
  • Wrist Fractures
  • Wrist Sprains and Dislocations
  • Nerve Injuries to the Wrist
  • Unique Tendon Problems of the Wrist
  • Hand Injuries
  • Hand Fractures
  • Sprains and Dislocations of the Hand
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 13. Injuries to the Thorax and Abdomen
  • Anatomy Review
  • Internal Organs
  • Common Sports Injuries
  • External Injuries
  • Internal Injuries
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 14. Injuries to the Hip and Pelvis
  • Anatomy Review
  • Common Sports Injuries
  • Skeletal Injuries
  • Soft-Tissue Injuries
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 15. Injuries to the Thigh, Leg, and Knee
  • Anatomy Review
  • Common Sports Injuries
  • Skeletal Injuries
  • Soft-Tissue Injuries to the Thigh
  • Patellofemoral Joint Injuries
  • Patellofemoral Conditions
  • Menisci Injuries
  • Knee Ligament Injuries
  • Knee Bracing
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 16. Injuries to the Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot
  • Anatomy Review
  • Common Sports Injuries
  • Skeletal Injuries
  • Soft-Tissue Injuries
  • Foot Disorders
  • Preventative Ankle Taping
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 17. Skin Conditions in Sports
  • Wounds
  • Treatment
  • Other Skin Conditions
  • Ultraviolet Light-Related Skin Problems
  • Skin Infections
  • Wrestling and Skin Infections
  • Allergic Reactions
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 18. Thermal Injuries
  • Heat-Related Health Problems
  • Heat Cramps
  • Heat Exhaustion
  • Heatstroke
  • Prevention of Heat Disorders
  • Cold-Related Health Problems
  • Hypothermia
  • Frostbite and Frostnip
  • Cold Urticaria
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 19. Other Medical Concerns
  • Exercise and Infectious Disease
  • Respiratory Infections
  • Gastrointestinal Infections
  • Other Infectious Diseases
  • Exercise-Induced Asthma
  • The Athlete with Diabetes
  • Epilepsy and Sports Participation
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 20. The Adolescent Athlete: Special Medical Concerns
  • Youth Sports in America
  • Factors in Youth Sports Participation
  • The Growing Athlete
  • Puberty
  • Growth
  • Injury Mechanisms
  • Ligament Injuries
  • Tendon Injuries
  • Growth Plate Injuries
  • Growth Cartilage
  • Contributors to Injury
  • Intrinsic Factors
  • Extrinsic Factors
  • Injury Imitators
  • Oncologic
  • Rheumatologic
  • Infectious
  • Neurovascular
  • Psychologic
  • Strength Training
  • Safety
  • Lat Pull Down
  • Bench Press
  • Military Press
  • Squats
  • Prevention of Injury
  • Preparticipation Athletic Evaluation (PAE)
  • Rehabilitation of Previous Injuries
  • Stretching Programs
  • Coaching Techniques
  • Review Questions
  • Suggested Readings
  • References
  • Appendix 1. National Safety Council CPR
  • Appendix 2. National Safety Council Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Appendix 3. Health Evaluation History
  • Appendix 4. Weight Loss in Wrestlers
  • Appendix 5. Generic First-Aid Kit for Sports Injuries (Checklist)
  • Appendix 6. Guidelines for Movable Soccer Goal Safety
  • Appendix 7. Rehabilitation--An Overview
  • Appendix 8. Equipment Fitting
  • Glossary
  • Index