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Chapter 1 Careers in Sports Medicine Sports Medicine: The Circle of Care Career Opportunities Personal Characteristics Required for a Career in Sports Medicine Chapter 2 Athletic Training What is Athletic Training? The Sports Medicine Team What Does it Take to be an Athletic Trainer? The Responsibilities of an Athletic Trainer Academic Requirements and Professional Certification The Athletic Training Student (ATS) Recordkeeping The Athletic Training Student Aide Special Instructions Chapter 3 Strength and Conditioning Specialist What Does Physical Fitness Mean? Are You Fit for the Job? Working With Your Clients The First Sessions With Your Client Evaluating Physical Fitness Factors to Consider When Developing a Fitness Program Motivating Your Clients The Latest Trends Chapter 4 Ethical and Legal Consideration Team Ethics Expected Conduct for Sports Medicine Professionals and Athletes National Athletic Trainers Association Code of Ethics Sample Athletic Philosophy and Regulations Appropriate Responses to Breaches of Ethical and Regulatory Codes Legal Responsibilities The Rights of the Patient Risk Management in Sports Chapter 5 Physical Fitness Assessment Fitness Evaluation Muscular Endurance Evaluation Flexibility Evaluation Evaluating Cardiovascular Endurance Body Composition Recording Special Consideration Chapter 6 Nutrition and Weight Management The Healthy Diet Carbohydrates Protein Fat Fiber Vitamins Minerals Water Dietary Reference Intakes Dietary Guidelines for Americans Weight Control and Energy Balance Nutritional Supplements and Popular Dietary Fads Pre-Exercise Meals Eating Disorders Chapter 7 Physical Conditioning Introduction Basic Principles of Weight Training Exercising Muscles Correctly Flexibility Exercises Strengthening Exercises Chest/Pectoralis Strengthening Deltoid Strengthening Latissimus Dorsi Strengthening Rhomboid Strengthening Triceps Strengthening Biceps Strengthening Trapezoid Strengthening Trunk Strengthening Hip Strengthening Quadriceps and Gluteal Strengthening Hamstring Strengthening Gastrocnemius and Soleus Strengthening Cardiorespiratory Exercises Chapter 8 Designing a Conditioning Program Individual Training programs Know Your Client Designing the Program Safely Increasing and Maintaining Fitness levels Basic Walking and Jogging Programs A Sample Introductory Program Taking Responsibility for Our Health Chapter 9 Emergency Preparedness and Assessment Emergencies are Inevitable The Importance of Good Observational Skills Plan for Emergency Action Implementing Emergency Procedures The Primary Survey The Secondary Survey Movement of the Athlete Chapter 10 Assembling the First Aid Kits and Equipment Bags Basic First Aid Kits Enhancing the Basic Kit Carrying Over the Counter Medications Sport-Specific Kit Upgrades Football Field Kit Helmet Kit Shoulder Pad Kit Football Tape Bag Injury Pad Bag The Physician's Kit Away Game Tape Box and Other Items Home and Away Games Field Setup Chapter 11 Infection Control The Chain of Infection Breaking the Chain of Infection Medical and Surgical Asepsis Handwashing; The Key to Medical Asepsis Using Gloves to Protect Yourself and Others Removing Blood-Stained Clothing Avoiding Contaminated Sharps The Risk; Hepatitis and AIDS Chapter 12 Vital Signs Assessment The Vital Signs The Pulse Respiration The Blood Pressure The Temperature Weight and Height Chapter 13 Basic Life Support Introduction to Life-Saving Procedures Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foreign Body Airway Obstructions The Log Roll Chapter 14 Injuries to the Tissues Injuries are Inevitable Cells and Tissues Controlling Bleeding General Principles of Wound Care Dressing and Bandages Superficial Injuries to the Soft Tissues The Muscular System Injuries to the Muscle Tissues The Joints Injuries to the Joints The Skeletal System Injuries to the Skeletal System Chapter 15 Injuries to the Head and Spine Introduction The Head: An Overview Treating a Downed Athlete: A Review Injuries to the Brain Injuries to the Ear Injuries to the Eye Injuries to the Nose Injuries to the Mouth and Jaw The Spine Injuries to the Spine Chapter 16 Injuries to the Upper Extremities The Shoulder Complex Common Methods of Assessing Shoulder Injuries Injuries to the Shoulder The Elbow and Arm Common Methods of Assessing Elbow and Forearm Injuries Injuries to the Elbow The Wrist and Hand Common Methods of Assessing Wrist and Hand Injuries Injuries to the Wrist and Hand Chapter 17 Injuries to the Chest and Abdomen The Chest The Circulatory System The Respiratory System Injuries to the Chest The Abdomen: An Overview Injuries to the Organs of the Abdomen Chapter 18 Injuries to the Pelvis and Lower Extremities The Pelvis Injuries to the Pelvic Region The Hip and Thigh Common Methods for Assessing Hip Injuries Injuries to the Hip and Thigh The Knee Common Methods for Assessing Knee Injuries Injuries to the Knee and Lower Leg The Ankle Common Methods for Assessing Ankle and Foot Injuries Injuries to the Ankle and Foot Chapter 19 Environmental Conditions Environmental Conditions Affecting Athletes Environmental Heat Stress Environmental Cold Stress Lightning Chapter 20 Medical Conditions Medical Conditions Affecting Athletic Training Chapter 21 Taping and Wrapping Adhesive tape in the Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries Taping Guidelines Taping Purpose Some Pitfalls the Inexperienced Taper Can Avoid Basic Ankle Wrapping Combination Elastic and Non-elastic Tape Ankle Strapping Lower Tibia Taping Turf Toe Arch Taping Basic Knee Strapping Achilles Tendon Taping Elbow Taping Wrist Taping Taping for Simple Thumb Injuries Taping of Fingers Restriction of Thumb Flexion, Extension, and Abduction Basic Ankle Wrapping Wrapping of the Calf and Knee Techniques for Wrapping the Thigh, Groin, and Back Wrapping of the Elbow, Hand, and Thumb Moleskin Chapter 22 Return To Play Who Makes the Decisions? Physical Considerations Psychological Consideration Understanding and Responding to Abnormal Behaviors Chapter 23 Therapeutic Modalities Therapeutic Modalities and Their Use in Rehabilitation Legal Implications Associated with the Use of Therapeutic Modalities The Use of Modalities Cryotherapy Methods of Heat Transfer Thermotherapy Electrical Modalities Mechanical Modalities Chapter 24 Physical Rehabilitation The Goals of Rehabilitation The Rehabilitation Team The Rehabilitation Environment The First Session Posture and Joint Assessment SOAP Notes in Documentation The Phases of Physical Rehabilitation Phase 1: Control Inflammation Phase 2: Repair Phase 3: Remodel The Importance of Patient Education Chapter 25 The Selling Point: Promoting Fitness Products and Services The Health Professionals as a Salesperson Types of Sales Presentations Making a Good First Impression Creating Effective Written Introductions Techniques for Interviews and Other Face-to-Face Presentations Plan for Success Elements of a Business Plan Continuing Your Education
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Sports medicine.
Physical fitness.
Sports Medicine.