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General Medical Conditions in the Athlete

  • 2nd Edition
  • March 18, 2011
  • Micki Cuppett + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 2 9 1 0 5 - 7
A one-stop reference for the diagnosis and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses, General Medical Conditions in the Athlete, 2nd Edition provides in-depth coverage of all the aspects of non-orthopedic pathology that can occur within athletes. Full-color photos enhance comprehension of the material, which is logically organized into 19 chapters. The beginning chapters cover fundamental areas such as the medical examination, equipment, diagnostic imaging and testing, and pharmacology. Later chapters, organized by body systems, cover the actual medical conditions and include all educational competencies mandated by the National Athletic Trainers' Association for program accreditation. The last two chapters cover psychosocial and substance abuse disorders and working with special populations. Experienced authors Micki Cuppett and Katie Walsh provide unrivaled online resources, including nearly one hour of video showing examples of patient evaluation procedures.

The Athlete's Elbow, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 29-4
  • October 27, 2010
  • Marc Safran
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 3 7 7 - 2 4 9 8 - 1
This issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine is dedicated to the Althlete’s elbow. Dr. Marc Safran of Stanford University's Orthopaedic Surgery department, along with his contributors, cover topics on imaging, pediatric considerations, rehabilitation, and various injuries and conditions, such as nerve and UCL injuries, acute and chronic dislocation, medial and lateral epicondylitis, valgus extension overload syndrome, and posterolateral rotatory instability.

The Runner, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 29-3
  • July 19, 2010
  • Robert P. Wilder
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 3 7 7 - 2 4 9 7 - 4
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 5 5 7 - 0 0 6 6 - 0
July's issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine is dedicated to the Runner and guest edited by Dr. Robert Wilder, Associate Professor of PM&R and Medical Director of the Runner's Clinic at the University of Virginia.  Dr. Wilder and a team of expert contributors discuss all aspects of running, including biomechanics and kinematics, flexibility, exertional compartment syndrome, patellofemoral pain syndrome, stress fractures, exercise-associated collapse, and more.  Several chapters focus on special considerations for certain types of runners: children, women, injured runners, and those with osteoarthritis. 

Sports Emergencies

  • 1st Edition
  • May 20, 2010
  • John M. O'Byrne + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 5 5 7 - 2 5 2 9 - 8
The big concern for all Physicians, even in lower profile sporting events, is that they will encounter sport emergencies. The two primary concerns is that there will be mis-management of: a life-threatening situation a limb-threatening situation In order to allay these anxieties and fears, people attend courses from time to time. However, there is no easily accessible manual or guide that can be scanned before the game, or even during the emergency.What is special about this book is that it is a manual with clear instructions on what to do in a given sports emergency. There are clear instructions on what to do, and, just as importantly, what not to do. Each chapter has a diagrammatic or photographic series of steps that must be taken, accompanied by clear instructions.

Biomedical Acupuncture for Sports and Trauma Rehabilitation

  • 1st Edition
  • March 5, 2010
  • Yun-tao Ma
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 3 7 7 - 0 9 2 7 - 8
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 5 5 7 - 0 1 0 0 - 1
Written by widely respected acupuncture expert Yun-tao Ma, PhD, LAc, Biomedical Acupuncture for Sports and Trauma Rehabilitation shows techniques that will enhance athletic performance, accelerate recovery after intensive workouts, and speed trauma rehabilitation after injuries or surgeries. Evidence-based research is used to support the best and most effective techniques, with over 100 illustrations showing anatomy, injury, and clinical procedures. Unlike many other acupuncture books, this book uses a Western approach to make it easier to understand rationales, master techniques, and integrate biomedical acupuncture into your practice. "Finally, a well-referenced, common sense approach to dry needling in sports medicine that discusses maintenance, overtraining, and the effect of the stress response in athletes. This is a long-awaited book that will leave you feeling comfortable with a technique that is very useful not only for athletes, but for all patients of your practice." Rey Ximenes, MD The Pain and Stress Management Center Austin, Texas "For any clinician involved with assisting athletes recover from injury, as well as providing services to enhance physical performance, this text will be indispensable. This book is a major accomplishment in the field of sports injury and treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological pain." Mark A. Kestner, DC, FIAMA, CCSP, CSCS Kestner Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Rehabilitation from the Perspective of the Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 29-1
  • January 6, 2010
  • Jeff G. Konin
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 3 7 7 - 1 8 7 3 - 7
Part one of a two-part series dedicated to Rehabilitation, this issue explores rehab from the perspective of the Athletic Trainer and Physical Trainer. Guest Editor Dr. Jeff Konin of the University of South Florida's Department of Orthopedic Surgery and his team of contributors discuss key subjects, such as the rehabilitation referral, return to play criteria, strength and conditioning, the future of rehab, concussion, and of course, rehabilitaion of specific areas of the body including the shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, and more.

Prescription des activités physiques

  • 1st Edition
  • September 23, 2009
  • Frédéric Depiesse + 2 more
  • French
  • eBook
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Au-delà du sport de compétition, les activités physiques (AP) incluent aussi le sport de loisirs encadré et non encadré ainsi que les AP quotidiennes ménagères, professionnelles ou de transport qui permettent de lutter contre la sédentarité. La prescription de ces AP sur ordonnance est un acte médical de prévention, de soin et d'éducation pour la santé des porteurs de pathologies chroniques et celle des sédentaires. L'objectif de cet ouvrage est d'apporter les connaissances nécessaires dans un but de prescription au quotidien par les médecins et de conseils par les autres professionnels de santé. Les auteurs abordent successivement : - les données physiologiques, les risques et les outils d'évaluation de la pratique d'AP ; - les recommandations pour la pratique d'AP en cas de pathologie : obésité, diabète, maladies cardiovasculaires, arthrose, ostéoporose, asthme, pathologies neurologique et psychiatrique, etc. ; - les particularités dues à la grossesse et les spécificités selon l'âge. Ce livre résolument pratique répond aux questions les plus fréquentes avec : - à la fin de chaque chapitre, des encadrés « points clés » ; - de nombreux exemples d'ordonnance d'AP pour les patients ; - en annexe, des outils d'accompagnement (questionnaires, glossaire).

Future Trends in Sports Medicine, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 28-1
  • December 24, 2008
  • Scott A. Rodeo
  • English
  • Hardback
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Scott Rodeo, a clinician-scientist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY, as well as a team physician for the 2004 and 2008 US Olympic teams, explores the future trends of sports medicine, with the help of more than two dozen other experts in the field. These experts weigh in on the leading topics of Tissue Engineering Approaches to Ligament Graft Fixation, Meniscus Replacement Using Synthetic Materials, New Techniques in Allograft Processing and Preservation, Platelet-Rich Plasma for Percutaneous Treatment of Tendon and Muscle Injury, Emerging Concepts in Diagnosis and Management of Concussion, New Techniques in Articular Cartilage Imaging, New Trends in Diagnosis and Management of Athletic Pubalgia and Sports Hernia, Advances in Rehab/Performance Training, Current Status and Potential for Primary ACL Repair, Surgical Navigation in Knee Ligament Reconstruction, Emerging Options for Treatment of Articular Cartilage Injury in the Athlete, Growth Factors for Rotator Cuff Repair, and Stem Cells for Treatment of Muscle Injury.

The Athlete's Shoulder

  • 2nd Edition
  • October 30, 2008
  • James R. Andrews + 2 more
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 0 6 7 0 1 - 3
The latest edition of this in-depth look at athletic injuries of the shoulder has been updated to feature 16 new chapters, additional illustrations and algorithms, an added focus on arthroscopic treatments, and pearls that highlight key information. Additional contributing authors give you a fresh spin on new and old topics from rehabilitation exercises to special coverage of female athletes, pediatrics, and golfers. This book offers coverage of arthroscopy, total joint replacement, instability, football, tennis, swimming, and gymnastic injuries, rotator cuff injuries, and much, much more! The large range of topics covered in this text ensures that it’s a great resource for orthopaedists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and primary care physicians.

Concise Guide to Sports Injuries

  • 2nd Edition
  • June 26, 2008
  • Malcolm T. F. Read
  • English
  • Hardback
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CONCISE GUIDE TO SPORTS INJURIES covers a wide range of sports injuries from head to toe, looking at cause, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation. Ordered by pain site, this accessible reference book allows professionals to reach a quick working diagnosis and provides a guide to managing the problem.