Physical rehabilitation of the injured athlete

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Physical rehabilitation of the injured athlete

[edited by] James R. Andrews, Gary L. Harrelson, Kevin E. Wilk

Saunders, c1998

2nd ed.

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This new edition represents collaboration among orthopaedists, physical therapists, and athletic trainers. It reviews the rehabilitation needs for all types of sports injuries, stressing the treatment of the entire kinetic chain with various exercises. Chapters have been extensively revised, featuring new concepts and techniques. The 3rd edition of Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete includes new chapters including Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control (Ch. 8), Cervical Spine Rehabilitation (Ch. 16), Functional Training and Advanced Rehabilitation (Ch. 10), and Plyometrics (Ch. 11), with new contributors and new features, such as summary boxes and tables. . "Very readable, the text is complemented by many illustrations and diagrams that provide particular benefit during the discussion on specific exercises." -- JOSPT . "Each chapter is well-referenced and easy to read...excellent pictures...many unique exercises are described and demonstrated throughout the text, which even experienced clinicians can gain insight from." - JOSPT

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1: Psychological Factors of Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 2: Physiological Factors of Rehabilitation
  • Chapter3: Biomechanical Consideration in Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 4: The Efficacy of Modalities in Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 5: Measurement in Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 6: Range of Motion and Flexibility
  • Chapter 7: Principles of Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 8: Proprioception and Neuromusclar Control
  • Chapter 9: Application of Isokinetics in Testing and Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 10: Functional Training and Advanced Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 11: Plyometric Training and Drills
  • Chapter 12: Aquatic Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 13: Rehabilitation Considerations for the Female Athlete
  • Chapter 14: Foot, Ankle, and Leg Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 15: Knee Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 16: Hamstring, Quadriceps and Groin Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 17: Low Back Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 18: Cervical Spine Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 19: Shoulder Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 20: Elbow Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 21: Wrist and Hand Rehabilitation
  • Appendix A
  • Appendix B
  • Appendix C

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