This thoroughly illustrated handbook is the first complete how-to guide to the use of manual medicine techniques for sports injuries. For each region of the body, the book describes anatomy, physiology, physical examination, and common sports injuries, and details the various manual medicine techniques, with step-by-step instructions for treating specific injuries. More than 400 illustrations demonstrate how to apply these techniques. Separate chapters focus on injuries in fourteen specific sports and in specific athletic populations - the differently abled, children, women, the elderly, and pregnant athletes.
This thoroughly illustrated handbook is the first complete how-to guide to the use of manual medicine techniques for sports injuries. For each region of the body, the book describes anatomy, physiology, physical examination, and common sports injuries, and details the various manual medicine techniques, with step-by-step instructions for treating specific injuries. More than 400 illustrations demonstrate how to apply these techniques. Separate chapters focus on injuries in fourteen specific sports and in specific athletic populations - the differently abled, children, women, the elderly, and pregnant athletes.
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Höhe: 254 mm
Breite: 178 mm
Dicke: 32 mm
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978-0-7817-4189-7 (9780781741897)
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Introduction TECHNIQUES Functional Techniques High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Technique Counterstrain Technique Muscle Energy Techniques Myofascial Release Joint Play Physical Medicine Modalities Massage and Soft Tissue Manipulation EXERCISE APPLICATIONS Exercise Principles Exercise Prescription Stretching Core Stabilization in the Athlete Throwing Program REGIONAL EVALUATION AND TREATMENT Physical Examination: Overview and Essentials Head and Neck Anatomy Physical Examination Common Conditions The Shoulder Anatomy Physical Examination Common Conditions The Elbow Anatomy Physical Examination Common Conditions The Wrist and Hand Anatomy Physical Examination Common Conditions Thoracic Spine Anatomy Physical Examination Common Conditions Lumbosacral Spine Anatomy Physical Examination Common Conditions Hip and Pelvis Anatomy Physical Examination Common Conditions The Knee Anatomy Physical Examination Common Conditions Foot and Ankle Anatomy Physical Examination Common Conditions Gait Analysis SPECIFIC SPORTS Baseball Basketball Cycling Dance Football Golf Gymnastics Ice Hockey Lacrosse Martial Arts Rowing Running Soccer Volleyball SPECIFIC POPULATIONS The Industrial Athlete The Disabled Athlete The Geriatric Athlete The Emergency Room Athlete The Pediatric Athlete The Pregnant Athlete