Therapeutic Exercise for Athletic Injuries (Athletic Training Education Series)

Presents sports medicine specialists with a solid base in the science and practice of designing effective therapeutic exercise programs. Houghlum, a certified athletic trainer and physical therapist, shows how to approach any rehabilitation program with a critical mind in order to design safe, effective exercises for athletic injuries. The 22 chapters discuss the basic concepts including what happens physiologically to an injury site and the emotional response of an athlete following an injury; specific physics principles; assessment techniques and record keeping; concepts involving manual therapy, range of motion, strength, proprioception, and functional activities, and reporting tools for findings and progress; general therapeutic exercise applications including posture evaluation, gait analysis, aquatic exercises, and tendinitis treatment strategies. The final chapters delineate specific applications for the techniques outlined for the upper and lower extremities, as well as for spine injuries and pathologies. Extensively illustrated with b&w photographs and diagrams. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
ASIN: 0880118431
VSKU: BVV.0880118431.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Houglum, Peggy A.
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.