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Fundamentals of Athletic Training

Fundamentals of Athletic Training

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Fundamentals of Athletic Training, Fourth Edition With Web Study Guide, offers a well-rounded introduction to the field of athletic training. It presents injuries and illnesses commonly encountered by certified athletic trainers and also reviews professional and administrative aspects of the profession. Written specifically for high school and community college students, this text provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills to assist athletic trainers on the field and in the training room, as well as the opportunity to evaluate the possibility of a career as a sports medicine professional.

In an engaging full-color layout, the updated fourth edition presents the latest developments in athletic training with regard to treatment, care, administration, and certification. New material in this edition includes the following::

• Professional preparation and career potential

• Documentation, record keeping, and electronic injury tracking systems

• Development and design of an athletic training facility

• Fiscal management and equipment ordering

• Analysis of preexisting conditions and preparticipation exams

• Basic diagnostic tests, including X-rays, ultrasounds, and drug screening tests

• Ethics for sports medicine professionals

After reviewing human anatomy and the physiology of injury and tissue healing, students will find head-to-toe coverage of common injuries with explanations of appropriate treatment protocols. The text also discusses various conditions, illnesses, and communicable diseases along with information on nutrition and the effects of therapeutic, recreational, and performance-enhancing drug use. Students will learn the fundamentals of rehabilitation and injury prevention techniques through the use of taping, wrapping, and protective equipment.

Learning aids in this fourth edition include Red Flags features, which warn of potentially hazardous situations; What Would You Do If . . . features, which present students with complex and life-threatening situations to test their decision making and The Real World features, which share actual experiences from practicing athletic trainers. The fourth edition also features a new web study guide that offers activities and assignments to support classroom instruction. The web study guide includes 28 practical skill worksheets that allow for hands-on experience, as well as a semester-long project that develops with each chapter to give students a true understanding of the requirements needed to be an effective athletic trainer. Instructors will have access to an instructor guide, test package, chapter quizzes, and a presentation package plus image bank.

Fundamentals of Athletic Training, Fourth Edition, provides a clear understanding of the functions, skills, and activities that are involved in the work of certified athletic trainers. By offering a solid introduction to the profession, this text will pique the interest of students considering their career possibilities and act as a springboard to a future in athletic training and sports medicine.

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9781492561491
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Publication date
2018
Issue number
4
Cover
hard cover
Pages count
488
Dimensions (mm)
216.00 x 279.00
Weight (g)
1633
  • Unit I. Professional and Administrative Aspects of Athletic Training

    Chapter 1. Athletic Training as a Profession

    Roles of the Athletic Trainer

    The Sports Medicine Team

    Becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer

    Athletic Training Careers

    National Athletic Trainers’ Association

    Chapter 2. Administration and Professional Development

    Legal Issues

    Avoiding Legal Problems

    Insurance

    Professional Development and Continuing Education

    The PREMIER Model

    Chapter 3. Design and Development of the Athletic Training Facility

    Facility Design and Development

    Safety Factors and Planning Issues

    Maintenance of Facility and Modalities

    Material Safety Data Sheets

    Facility Rules

    Chapter 4. Documentation and Record Keeping

    Medical Terminology Basics

    Medical Documentation Notes

    Injury Reports and Charts

    Patient Confidentiality

    Chapter 5. Fiscal Management

    Types of Budgets

    Designing a Budget

    Purchasing

    Inventory Management

    Chapter 6. The Preparticipation Physical Exam

    Preparticipation Format and Parts

    Medical Information Forms

    Clearance for Participation in Sport

    Unit II. Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology

    Chapter 7. Introduction to Anatomy

    Anatomical Position

    Body Tissues

    Classification of Joints

    Muscle Movement

    Chapter 8. Basics of Tissue Injuries

    Soft-Tissue Injuries

    Bone Injuries

    Unit III. Athletic-Related Injuries to the Head, Spine, and Axial Region

    Chapter 9. Head Injuries

    Anatomy of the Head

    Preventing Head Injuries

    Head Injury Mechanisms

    Treating Head Injuries

    Chapter 10. Facial Injuries

    Anatomy of the Facial Region

    Preventing Facial Injuries

    Treating Eye Injuries and Conditions

    Treating Ear Injuries

    Treating Nose Injuries

    Treating Mouth Injuries

    Chapter 11. Throat and Thorax Injuries

    Anatomy of the Throat

    Anatomy of the Thorax

    Preventing Throat and Thorax Injuries

    Treating Throat Injuries and Conditions

    Treating Thorax Injuries and Conditions

    Chapter 12. Abdominal Injuries

    Anatomy of the Abdomen

    Preventing Abdominal Injuries

    Treating Abdominal Injuries and Conditions

    Chapter 13. Spinal Injuries

    Anatomy of the Spine

    Postural Considerations

    Preventing Spinal Injuries

    Treating Lumbar Spine Injuries and Conditions

    Treating Cervical Spine Injuries and Conditions

    Unit IV. Athletic-Related Injuries to the Upper Extremity

    Chapter 14. Shoulder Injuries

    Anatomy of the Shoulder

    Preventing Shoulder Injuries

    Treating Shoulder Injuries

    Muscle, Bursa, and Tendon Injuries

    Ligament and Joint Injuries

    Chapter 15. Elbow Injuries

    Anatomy of the Elbow

    Preventing Elbow Injuries

    Treating Elbow Injuries and Conditions

    Chapter 16. Wrist and Hand Injuries

    Anatomy of the Wrist and Hand

    Preventing Wrist and Hand Injuries

    Treating Wrist and Hand Injuries and Conditions

    Unit V. Athletic-Related Injuries to the Lower Extremity

    Chapter 17. Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh Injuries

    Anatomy of the Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh

    Preventing Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh Injuries

    Treating Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh Injuries and Conditions

    Chapter 18. Knee Injuries

    Anatomy of the Knee

    Preventing Knee Injuries

    Treating Knee Injuries and Conditions

    Chapter 19. Foot, Ankle, and Lower-Leg Injuries

    Anatomy of the Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg

    Preventing Foot, Ankle, and Lower-Leg Injuries

    Treating Foot, Ankle, and Lower-Leg Injuries and Conditions

    Unit VI. Rehabilitation and Reconditioning of Athletic Injuries

    Chapter 20. Patient Assessment and Treatment Methods

    Assessing the Athlete and Documenting the Findings

    Phases of Treatment

    Therapeutic Modalities

    Chapter 21. Reconditioning Programs

    Strength and Conditioning Principles

    Types of Muscle Actions

    Muscular Development Programs

    Joint Flexibility

    Exercises for Reconditioning Muscles

    Cardiorespiratory Conditioning

    A Word on Safety

    Chapter 22. Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Training

    Referring an Athlete for Professional Help

    Relationship Building

    Practical Suggestions

    Unit VII. Providing Emergency Care

    Chapter 23. Planning for Emergencies

    Medical Emergency Cards

    The Crisis Plan

    Practicing the Crisis Plan

    Chapter 24. Primary and Secondary Procedures

    Primary Assessment

    Breathing Emergencies

    Cardiopulmonary Emergencies

    Hemorrhage

    Preventing Communicable Disease Transmission

    Secondary Assessment

    HIT

    Specific Conditions

    PRICES Method

    Chapter 25. Environmental Situations and Injuries

    Heat-Related Problems

    Cold-Related Problems

    Severe Weather

    Bites and Stings

    Chapter 26. Stabilization and Transportation of Injured Athletes

    Equipment Removal

    Lifting and Moving an Athlete

    Unit VIII. Preventing Athletic Injuries

    Chapter 27. Protective Taping and Wrapping

    Principles of Taping

    Taping Techniques

    Elastic Wrapping Techniques

    Chapter 28. Protective Equipment Used in Athletics

    Protective Equipment for the Head and Face

    Protective Equipment for the Upper Body

    Protective Equipment for the Lower Body

    Unit IX. Other Athletic Conditions and Concerns

    Chapter 29. Basic Diagnostic Imaging and Testing

    X-Rays

    Bone Scans

    CT Scans

    MRI

    Ultrasound

    DEXA Scans

    PET Scans

    Blood Testing

    Drug Testing

    Chapter 30. Conditions and Illnesses

    Respiratory Conditions

    Vascular Conditions

    Gastrointestinal Conditions

    Diabetes

    Epilepsy

    Arthritis

    Female Athlete Triad

    Rhabdomyolysis

    Chapter 31. Communicable Diseases

    Defending Against Microorganisms

    Blood-Borne Conditions

    Chapter 32. Common Drugs Used in Athletics

    Therapeutic Drugs

    Recreational Drugs

    Performance-Enhancing Drugs

    Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs

    Drug Abuse

    Safety in Distribution of Medications

    Proper Disposal of Medications

    Chapter 33. Nutrition and Weight Control

    Major Nutrients

    Healthy Diet

    Understanding Food Nutrition Labels

    Caloric Balance

    Sport Nutrition

    Popular Nutritional Supplements

    Chapter 34. Athletes With Disabilities or Disorders

    History of Disabled Sport

    Orthopedic Disabilities

    Auditory and Visual Impairments

    Cardiovascular Disorders

    Transplants

    Neuromuscular Disorders

    Assessing Participation Conditions

    Common Injuries

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