Athletic Injury Assessment with Power Web: Health and Human Performance / Edition 4

by James M. Booher, Gary A. Thibodeau, Gary Thibodeau

Overview

This essential book provides a reliable, ready reference so the athletic trainer can intelligently and accurately recognize the nature and severity of athletic injuries to all areas of the body. Its practical organization allows students to more easily understand how athletic injuries occur and provides a basis for an accurate, comprehensive evaluation. Easy-to-understand illustrations of functional anatomy, athletic injuries, and assessment sequences enhance the written material so the reader can see actual assessment techniques.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780072498905
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date:	08/28/1999
Edition description:	REVISED
Pages:	528
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Jim Booher is Professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at South Dakota State University. He is also the Athletic Trainer and coordinates and supervises the medical coverage for 21 intercollegiate sports, sports clubs and intramurals. His educational background includes a B.A. in Biology from Nebraska Wesleyan University, and R.P.T. from the Mayo Clinic School of Physical Therapy, an M.S. in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation from South Dakota State University and a Ph.D. in Health Science from the University of Utah. He is program Director for CAAHEPAccredited Athletic Training Curriculum and and was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers Asssociation Hall of Fame in 1998.

Gary Thibodeau is Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. He received his Ph.D. from South Dakota State University as well as an M.S. in Enzyme Kinetics, and an M.S. in Anatomy also from South Dakota State University. His B.S. is from Creighton State University. Gary is widely published in addition to his McGraw-Hill text, Athletic Injury Assessment. Gary enjoys teaching and encouraging learning.

Table of Contents

Unit I Introduction and Anatomic Basis for Athletic Injury Assessment

1. Introduction to Athletic Injury Assessment

2. The Body as a Whole

3. Review of Anatomy

Unit II Athletic-Related Trauma

4. The Body's Response to Trauma and Environmental Stress

5. Athletic Injuries and Related Conditions

6. Psychological Aspects of Injury

Unit III Athletic Injury Process

7. Factors Related to Athletic Injury Assessment

8. Assessment Procedures

Unit IV
Athletic Injuries of the Axial Region

9. The Unconscious Athlete

10. Head Injuries

11. Face Injuries

12. Spine Injuries

13. Throat, Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvic Injuries

Unit V Athletic Injuries of the Lower Extremities

14. Foot, Ankle, and Leg Injuries

15. Knee Injuries

16. Thigh and Hip Injuries

Unit VI
Athletic Injuries of the Upper Extremities

17. Shoulder Injuries

18. Elbow and Forearm Injuries

19. Hand and Wrist Injuries

Appendix of Athletic Training Web Sites

Glossary

Index

Credits

Editorial Reviews

New edition of textbook for athletic trainers. It provides the student with a concise review of anatomy and the necessary background to relate the assessment process to athletic-related trauma. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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