Designed for the athletic trainer and sports therapist, this is the definitive guide to the management of sports injuries. Experts from the field of sports medicine have contributed to this comprehensive, updated edition, which addresses all aspects of rehabilitation, including protocols for rehabilitating the wide variety of injuries athletes are prone to receive. Pros and con of various rehabilitative modalities are discussed, as well as currently accepted techniques. This text is recognized as a handbook for any practitioners who manage rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.

This is a guide to the management of sports injuries for the athletic trainer and sports therapist. A comprehensive text addresses all aspects of rehabilitation including protocols for the wide range of injuries athletes are prone to receive.

"This seventh edition of Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training is for the professional student of athletic training who is interested in gaining more in-depth exposure to the theory and practical application of rehabilitation techniques used in a sports medicine environment. The purpose of this text is to provide the athletic trainer with a comprehensive guide to the design, implementation, and supervision of rehabilitation programs for sport-related injuries that is based on the current best-available evidence available in the professional literature. It is intended for use in courses in athletic training that deal with practical application of theory in a clinical setting. The contributing authors have collectively attempted to combine their expertise and knowledge to produce a text that encompasses all aspects of sports medicine rehabilitation"--

"This seventh edition of Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training is for the professional student of athletic training who is interested in gaining more in-depth exposure to the theory and practical application of rehabilitation techniques used in a sports medicine environment. The purpose of this text is to provide the athletic trainer with a comprehensive guide to the design, implementation, and supervision of rehabilitation programs for sport-related injuries that is based on the current best-available evidence available in the professional literature. It is intended for use in courses in athletic training that deal with practical application of theory in a clinical setting. The contributing authors have collectively attempted to combine their expertise and knowledge to produce a text that encompasses all aspects of sports medicine rehabilitation"--

Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, Seventh Edition is the definitive reference for athletic training students and professionals who are interested in gaining more in-depth exposure to the theory and practical application of rehabilitation techniques used in a sports medicine environment. Dr. William Prentice and his contributors have combined their knowledge and expertise to produce a single text that encompasses all aspects of sports medicine rehabilitation. Featuring more than 1,000 full-color illustrations, 700 high-resolution videos, and an integrated laboratory manual, this newly updated Seventh Edition provides the athletic trainer with a complete guide to the design, implementation, and supervision of rehabilitation programs for sport-related injuries. The Seventh Edition includes new and updated information on topics including: • Pharmacology and the role of medication in pain management and performance • Nutrition and its impact on rehabilitation • Rehabilitation techniques for the core • Roles within the rehabilitation team • Pathomechanics and epidemiology of common injuries • Psychological considerations and communication with injured patients • Tips for documentation from Dr. Prentice Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom. Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, Seventh Editionis a comprehensive resource for athletic training students, faculty, and clinicians; physical therapists who manage rehabilitation programs for sports-related injuries; as well as for strength and conditioning coaches who supervise performance enhancement programs on return to play.

"This seventh edition of Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training is for the professional student of athletic training who is interested in gaining more in-depth exposure to the theory and practical application of rehabilitation techniques used in a sports medicine environment. The purpose of this text is to provide the athletic trainer with a comprehensive guide to the design, implementation, and supervision of rehabilitation programs for sport-related injuries that is based on the current best-available evidence available in the professional literature. It is intended for use in courses in athletic training that deal with practical application of theory in a clinical setting. The contributing authors have collectively attempted to combine their expertise and knowledge to produce a text that encompasses all aspects of sports medicine rehabilitation"--

The definitive guide to the management of sports injuries for the athletic trainer and sports therapist. Experts from the field of sports medicine have contributed to this edition. This comprehensive text addresses all aspects of rehabilitation including protocols for rehabilitating the wide variety of injuries athletes are prone to receive. Pros and con of various rehabilitative modalities are discussed as well as currently accepted techniques. This text is recognized as a comprehensive handbook for team sports and other practitioners who manage rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.

Designed for the athletic trainer and sports therapist,Rehabilitation Techniques in Sports Medicineis the definitive guide to the management of sports injuries. Experts from the field of sports medicine have contributed to this comprehensive, updated edition, which addresses all aspects of rehabilitation, including protocols for rehabilitating the wide variety of injuries athletes are prone to receive. Pros and cons of various rehabilitative modalities are discussed, as well as currently accepted techniques. This text is recognized as a handbook for any practitioners who manage rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.

This guide to the management of sports injuries for the athletic trainer and sports therapist includes contributions from experts from the field of sports medicine. It addresses the different aspects of rehabilitation, including protocols for rehabilitating a wide variety of athletic injuries.