Examination Of Orthopedic Athletic Injuries

Organized by body region, each chapter begins with a review of anatomy and biomechanics; proceeds through clinical evaluation, pathologies, and related special tests; and concludes with a discussion of on-field or initial management of specific injuries

Covers procedures for over 185 special, neurological, ligamentous, and range of motion tests. Features unique palpation photographs with anatomical overlays to identify the underlying structure. Provides precisely illustrated, step-by-step instructions for the correct position of patient and examiner, the evaluative procedure, positive test results, and implications. Accesses the reliability of each test with grades that show the level of support from the available evidence. Includes tables of bony landmarks, and other useful aids for identifying postural disorders. Illustrates proper measuring techniques

"Stands on its own as an easy-to-carry reference in the clinic. [Its] strengths… are its clear diagrams and the table format frequently used to present information. Athletic trainers and physical therapists will find this on-the-field or in-the-clinic handbook a useful reference with clear explanations and diagrams."—Advance for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants, review of a previous edition. Tap into easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance on the evaluation and initial management of specific orthopedic and athletic injuries with the companion to Examination of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries, 4th Edition. From evaluative procedures for palpation and range of motion through neurologic, ligamentous, and special tests, everything you need now in the lab, and later in the field or in the clinic, is here. It’s a terrific preparation tool for the BOC examination, too.

The case studies in this book use authentic injury assessment examples to help readers link theory and clinical practice with the goal of becoming competent clinicians. The situations are realistic and present more than 130 of the injuries that athletic trainers may encounter in the real world. The questions that accompany the cases ask readers to identify clinical and differential diagnoses, critique the evaluating clinician's actions, recommend treatment, comment on ethical choices, and make many of the decisions they will face in the field. The cases encourage readers to think and problem solve; evidence-based answers (for select cases in the text and for all cases in the instructor's manual) ensure that the recommended clinical decisions are based on the best available research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences rather than on anecdotal practice.

ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-0891-7 / ISBN-10: 0-8036-0891-8. Package of Starkey and Ryan's Evaluation of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries, 2nd edition with Holcomb's Practical Skills Manual for Evaluation of Athletic Injuries. $81.95. "This is by far the most comprehensive and user-friendly text for both professor and student! I am continuing to use it in my Athletic Training Program, and beginning next year, I will institute it into my PT courses in Ortho I & II." -- Vincent J. Hudson, MS, PT, ATC, MBA, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL The combination of illustrations and precise language in this tightly structured 2nd edition make even the most complicated concepts and techniques clear. Organized by body region, each chapter starts with an review of anatomy and biomechanics, description of the clinical evaluation of injuries, discussion of pathologies and related special tests, and ends with a discussion of on-field or initial management of specific injuries. "I really liked the first text and this one is significantly improved. For example, the clinical findings boxes." -- Tom West, PhD, ATC, AT, Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania "Much improvement in this edition. Separating c-spine into its own chapter really works well for my classes. Additional illustrations and evaluation maps make this a student friendly book. Dr. Starkey and Mr. Ryan have really created a book that serves the athletic training student." -- Micki Cuppett, EdD, ATC, University of Nebraska at Omaha "Much better layout of information! Text/charts/graphics are all in the same general area -- much improved over 1st edition." -- Paul Higgs, MEd, ATC, LAT, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Georgia ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-1129-0 / ISBN-10: 0-8036-1129-3. Package of Orthopedic & Athletic Injury Evaluation Handbook plus Evaluation of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries, 2nd edition. $100.95.

Preceded by Special tests for orthopedic examination / Jeff G. Konin ... [et al.]. 3rd ed. 2006.

Assessment of Nonorthopedic Sports Injuries: A Sideline Reference Manual is a concise and user-friendly guide that will benefit both the clinician and the student. This handy manual will help the clinician evaluate and treat nonorthopedic injuries on the sidelines at sporting events and can also be used as a study guide for students in the classroom. This well-organized reference guide contains algorithms, tables, and illustrations along with chapters that include an introduction and brief anatomy review, where applicable. The algorithms are designed to rule out potentially catastrophic injuries, such as cervical spine and head injuries. The algorithms will then guide the clinician through an evaluation specific to the injury, so that a differentiation can be made between the signs and symptoms indicative of serious conditions and those that are relatively benign. Assessment of Nonorthopedic Sports Injuries: A Sideline Reference Manual is a valuable book that will easily fit into a medical bag and have use as a crossover manual from the classroom to the playing field.

Prepare athletic trainers to provide emergency treatment for acute sports-related injuries and illnesses in children, adolescents, and adults—on and off the field. Noted practitioners and educators address all aspects of the evaluation and management of the full-range of medical problems that may be encountered. From emergency evaluation and airway management through the major categories of injury, this timely text meets a critical need in the classroom and in practice.