Physical rehabilitation of the injured athlete
By: [edited by] James R. Andrews, Gary L. Harrelson, Kevin E. Wilk.
Contributors: Andrews, James R. 1942-; Harrelson, Gary L.; Wilk, Kevin E.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Saunders
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Philadelphia, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 680
Subjects: Sports injuries -- Treatment; Sports physical therapy; Athletic Injuries -- rehabilitation; Physical Therapy Techniques; Sports -- Accidents et blessures -- Traitement; Physiothérapie sportive
Description: Represents collaboration among orthopaedists, physical trainers, 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 includes four new chapters (Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control; Cervical Spine Rehabilitation; Functional Training and Advanced Rehabilitation; and Plyometrics), new contributors and new features, such as summary boxes and tables.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Psychologic factors of rehabilitation; title: Physiologic factors of rehabilitation; title: Biomechanical implications in shoulder and knee rehabilitation; title: Therapeutic modalities as an adjunct to rehabilitation; title: Measurement in rehabilitation; title: Range of motion and flexibility; title: Principles of rehabilitation; title: Proprioception and neuromuscular control; title: Application of isokinetics in testing and rehabilitation; title: Functional training and advanced rehabilitation; title: Plyometric training and drills; title: Aquatic rehabilitation; title: Rehabilitation considerations for the female athlete; title: Leg, ankle, and foot rehabilitation; title: Knee rehabilitation; title: Hamstring, quadriceps and groin rehabilitation; title: Low back rehabilitation; title: Cervical spine rehabilitation; title: Shoulder rehabilitation; title: Elbow rehabilitation; title: Rehabilitation of wrist and hand injuries.