Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training

This book 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 setting. The chapters draw experts to encompass all aspects of sports medicine rehabilitation. Fully revised and updated, Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, Eighth 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 setting. The chapters draw experts across fields to encompass all aspects of sports medicine rehabilitation. This text provides the athletic trainer with a guide to the design, implementation, and supervision of rehabilitation programs for sport-related injuries that is based on the current best-available evidence in the professional literature including a new chapter examining concussion rehabilitation. The early chapters establish the basis of injury rehabilitation and the later chapters provide exercise models by body parts for a clear, holistic natured approach with step-by-step illustrations. Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training is 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 for return to play.