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Written for those interested in the medical needs of athletes, this book covers four distinct disciplines in an easy-to-understand format. This resource allows readers to grasp the concepts of anatomy and physiology, and then apply them to sports medicine and athletic training.

"Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training is a book written for individuals interested in athletics and the medical needs of athletes. This book is unique in that it covers four distinct disciplines in an easy to understand format. The four disciplines covered include: Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Anatomy, and Physiology. This all-in-one resource allows the individual to grasp die concepts of anatomy and physiology, and then apply them to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training. Each discipline is fully presented, and uniquely sequenced together to give the user a full understanding of this exciting field. There are comprehensive chanters on nutrition and sports psychology. Instructors will enjoy the depth of the material covered and the ease in which it is presented. "Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training is the first full-concept book ever written, in which an entire course can be created around.

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INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS MEDICINE & ATHLETIC TRAINING 2E is designed for individuals interested in athletics and the medical needs of athletes. It is the first full-concept book around which an entire course can be created. This book covers sports medicine, athletic training and anatomy and physiology in an easy to understand format that allows the reader to grasp functional concepts of the human body and then apply this knowledge to sports medicine and athletic training. Comprehensive chapters on nutrition, sports psychology, kinesiology and therapeutic modalities are included. Instructors will appreciate both the depth of the material covered in this unique book and the ease in which it is presented. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Featuring expanded and updated content, Introduction to Athletic Training, Second Edition,presents both theoretical and practical information on the duties of an athletic trainer as part of a team approach to caring for injured and ill athletes. The book will provide students with a solid background in athletic training so that they can develop their skills and both succeed and advance in their training and courses. Introduction to Athletic Training, Second Edition,is the perfect guide for athletic trainers striving to keep their athletes healthy and injury free. Part of Human Kinetics'' Athletic Training Education Series, the text not only provides the information on the role of an athletic trainer in caring for injured and ill athletes, but it also considers both the prevention and management of injuries and illnesses. It spans many topics, including professionalism in athletic training, risk factors in sport participation, preparticipation physical exams, fitness testing, strength and conditioning, preventive efforts including environmental concerns and protective devices, and emergency care. The second edition includes many updates and improvements: -A revised chapter on pharmacology that simplifies terminology and deepens the reader''s understanding of the effects of common drugs used in athletics -A comprehensive chapter on epidemiology that discusses how to evaluate information on injury trends and use it to reduce the risk of future injuries -An expanded chapter with updated nutritional requirements and concerns for physically active people -More student-friendly elements including new critical thinking questions in each chapter, more abundant discussion topics, chapter objectives, scenarios, helpful Internet resources, chapter summaries, and a glossary. The second edition is packaged with a Primal Pictures software product titled Essentials of Interactive Functional Anatomy.This CD-ROM will help students thoroughly review components of structural anatomy with a complete high-resolution 3-D model of the human musculature. The model can be rotated and allows for 11 layers of anatomy to be visually removed--from muscles down to bones. The CD also includes 34 animations--each which can be viewed from four different angles--showing clinical muscle function and providing students with a strong sense of the movement and motions around joints. To reinforce the content, IFA Essentialsalso offers an interactive quiz. Students can select the level of difficulty and number of quiz questions, and then using a multiple-choice format are asked to identify or locate various structures on the model. Human Kinetics'' Athletic Training Education Series contains five textbooks, each with its own superb supporting instructional resources. Featuring the work of respected authorities in athletic training, the series was created to parallel and expound on the content areas established by the National Athletic Trainers'' Association (NATA) Educational Council. Introduction to Athletic Training, Second Edition,lays the foundation for a well-rounded curriculum addressing the following NATA content areas: Risk Management and Injury Prevention, Acute Care of Injury and Illness, Pharmacology, Professional Development and Responsibilities, and Nutritional Aspects of Athletic Injury and Illness. Also addressed are the domains of Psychosocial Intervention and Referral and General Medical Conditions and Disabilities. To learn more about the books in this series,visit the Athletic Training Education Series Web site at http://www.HumanKinetics.com/AthleticTrainingEducationSeries IFA EssentialsMinimum System Requirements PC - Windows 98/2000/ME/XP - Pentium processor or higher - At least 32 MB RAM - Monitor set to 800 x 600 or greater - High-color display Mac - Power Mac - System 8.6/9/OSX - At least 64 MB RAM - Monitor set to 800 x 600 or greater - Monitor set to thousands of colors

If you listen to sports news, you will frequently hear about athletic injuries. Anyone who has been injured while participating in a sport knows the importance of injury prevention and effective injury treatment. This introductory level text provides a basic, easy to understand introduction to the field of sports medicine covering a broad spectrum of topics including: basic anatomy, assessment strategies, rehabilitation techniques, training theories, careers, and nutrition education. Introduction to Sports Medicine is an ideal place to begin exploring the field of sports medicine for high school/college students that may want to major in the field, or for anyone else that would like to gain a basic understanding of injury prevention and recovery strategies in a variety of athletic disciplines.

This text focuses on the integration of immediate management, diagnosis, surgical and nonsurgical management, and rehabilitation of common orthopedic pathologies and other conditions experienced by athletes. Coverage encompasses post-injury, surgery, and post-surgery management, follow-up, and return-to-play guidelines. It presents overviews on integrated injury management, management of soft-tissue injuries and fractures, and the role of medications in management. Later chapters address injuries of specific anatomical regions: lower and upper extremities, spine and torso, head, and systemic injuries. Surgery boxes review step-by-step procedures and give notes on complications and rehabilitation, illustrated with b&w surgical drawings. The two-color layout features b&w photos, medical images, and medical and anatomical illustrations. The text assumes an understanding of human anatomy and clinical diagnostic skills, basic principles of acute injury management, therapeutic modalities, and therapeutic exercise.