Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy: (Athletic Training Education)

Table of Contents:
Introduction to Athletic Training Susan Kay Hillman, ATC, PT Becoming an NATA Certified Athletic Trainer History of Athletic Training Employment Opportunities in Athletic Training The Sports Medicine Team Learning Aids Part I. Prevention and Health Promotion Chapter 1. The Preparticipation Physical Examination Susan Kay Hillman, ATC, PT Essential Elements of the Preparticipation Physical Examination Health Status Information Physical Components of the Preparticipation Physical Examination Fitness or Performance Testing Preparticipation Physical Examination Results Considerations for Athletes With Impairments Administration of the Preparticipation Physical Examination Learning Aids Chapter 2. Fitness Testing and Conditioning Susan Kay Hillman, ATC, PT Fitness Testing Procedures Fitness Testing Parameters Exercise Prescription Developing the Strength Training Program Types of Strength Training Integrating Cardiorespiratory and Flexibility Parameters Learning Aids Chapter 3. Nutritional Aspects of Health and Performance Susan Kay Hillman, ATC, PT Why Study Nutrition? Basic Nutritional Needs of Active Individuals Fluid Needs for Active Individuals Caloric Demands of Active Individuals MyPlate Planning the Participants’s Diet Nutritional Concerns in Injury or Illness Learning Aids Chapter 4. Environmental Conditions Susan Kay Hillman, ATC, PT Temperature Regulation and Heat Exchange Physiological Responses to Exercise in the Heat Cooling Mechanisms Adapting to Environmental Heat Heat Illness Prevention of Heat-Related Illness Caring for Heat Illness Cold Environments Other Weather Conditions Other Environmental Factors Influencing Sport Participation Learning Aids Chapter 5. Protective Devices, Regulations, and the Law Susan Kay Hillman, ATC, PT Standards for Equipment Design and Reconditioning Regulating Agencies Reconditioning and Maintenance of Athletic Headgear Agencies for Development of Sport Safety Rules Legal Concerns About Equipment Use in Sport Liability Negligence Determination of Liability Product and Manufacturer Liability Protecting Oneself From Legal Misfortune Learning Aids Chapter 6. Athletic Taping, Padding, and Bracing David H. Perrin, PhD, ATC, and Kirk Brumels, PhD, AT, ATC Anatomy and Injury Mechanism as the Foundation for Taping and Bracing Materials for Taping and Wrapping Prerequisites to Taping and Bracing Preparing for Taping Applying Tape Padding Pad Fabrication Considerations Pad Construction Materials Role of Bracing Learning Aids Part II. Clinical Examination and Diagnosis Chapter 7. Injury Mechanisms and Classifications Sandra J. Shultz, PhD, ATC, CSCS, FNATA, and Kirk Brumels, PhD, AT, ATC Anatomical Reference Terminology Physical Maturity Classifications Injury Mechanisms Injury Classifications Learning Aids Chapter 8. Principles of Examination Sandra J. Shultz, PhD, ATC, CSCS, FNATA. and Kirk Brumels, PhD, AT, ATC Examination Components On-Site Examination Acute Examination Clinical Examination Documenting the Examination Learning Aids Chapter 9. Upper Extremity Injury Recognition Sandra J. Shultz, PhD, ATC, CSCS, FNATA. and Kirk Brumels, PhD, AT, ATC Shoulder and Arm Injury Recognition Elbow and Forearm Injury Recognition Wrist and Hand Injury Recognition Learning Aids Chapter 10. Lower Extremity Injury Recognition Sandra J. Shultz, PhD, ATC, CSCS, FNATA, and Kirk Brumels, PhD, AT, ATC Hip, Pelvis, and Groin Injury Recognition Knee and Thigh Injury Recognition Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Injury Recognition Learning Aids Chapter 11. Head, Spine, and Thorax Injury Recognition Sandra J. Shultz, PhD, ATC, CSCS, FNATA, and Kirk Brumels, PhD, AT, ATC Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine Injury Recognition Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Injury Recognition Head and Face Injury Recognition Thorax and Abdominal Injury Recognition Learning Aids Chapter 12. General Medical Conditions Sandra J. Shultz, PhD, ATC, CSCS, FNATA, and Kirk Brumels, PhD, AT, ATC Cardiovascular Conditions Respiratory Conditions Digestive Conditions Eating Disorders Reproductive and Genitourinary Conditions Gynecological Conditions Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Diseases Transmitted by Body Fluid Endocrine Conditions Musculoskeletal Conditions Neurological Conditions Integumentary Conditions Eye, Ear, Mouth, Nose, and Throat Conditions Viral Syndromes Systemic Conditions Learning Aids Part III. Acute and Emergency Care Chapter 13. Acute Care Susan Kay Hillman, ATC, PT Planning Foundations for Acute Care Situations Essentials of the Acute Examination Immediate Care for Emergency Problems Care Principles for Musculoskeletal Injuries Moving and Transporting Injured Patients Learning Aids Chapter 14. Emergency Care Susan Kay Hillman, ATC, PT First Aid, Emergency Care, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation First Aid for Sudden Illnesses The Emergency Care Plan Consent to Treat Community-Based Emergency Medical Services Roles and Responsibilities of EMS Professionals Emergency Care Equipment Learning Aids Part IV. Therapeutic Interventions Chapter 15. Concepts of Rehabilitation and Healing Peggy A. Houglum, PhD, ATC, PT, and Kirk Brumels, PhD, AT, ATC Components of a Rehabilitation Program Basic Components of Therapeutic Exercise Psychological Considerations in Rehabilitation Return-to-Competition Criteria Concepts of Healing Healing Phases Factors That Affect Healing The Role of Therapeutic Exercise in Healing Learning Aids Chapter 16. Therapeutic Modalities Craig R. Denegar, PhD, ATC, PT, FNATA Applications Cold and Superficial Heat Treatments Electrotherapy Ultrasound Laser Mechanical Energy and Manual Therapies Biofeedback Learning Aids Chapter 17. Therapeutic Exercise Parameters and Techniques Peggy A. Houglum, PhD, ATC, PT, and Kirk Brumels, PhD, AT, ATC Range of Motion and Flexibility Stretching Manual Therapy Techniques Muscular Strength, Power, and Endurance Proprioception Plyometrics Functional and Sport-Specific Exercise Basic Functional Activities Learning Aids Chapter 18. Pharmacology in Athletic Training Susan Kay Hillman, ATC, PT Drug Nomenclature and Classification The Study of Drugs Drug-Testing Policies and Procedures Drugs Specific to Athletic-Related Conditions Nonorthopedic Medicinals Learning Aids Part V. Health Care Administration Chapter 19. Management Strategies in Athletic Training Richard Ray, EdD, ATC, and Eric J. Fuchs, DA, ATC, EMT-B Vision and Mission Statements Planning Human Resource Management Financial Resource Management Information Management Learning Aids Chapter 20. Reimbursement and Legal Considerations Richard Ray, EdD, ATC, and Eric J. Fuchs, DA, ATC, EMT-B Insurance Systems Third-Party Reimbursement Legal Considerations in Sports Medicine Learning Aids Part VI. Advanced Athletic Training Concepts Chapter 21. Pathophysiology of Athletic Injuries Susan Saliba, PhD, ATC, PT, FNATA Pathophysiology Connective Tissue Structure Biomechanical Responses of Connective Tissue Inflammation Learning Aids Chapter 22. Psychological Aspects of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation Diane M. Wiese-Bjornstal, PhD, CC-AASP, Laura J. Kenow, MS, ATC, and Frances A. Flint PhD, CAT(C), ATC Insight Into Sport Injury Psychology and Socioculture Interventions for Psychological Recovery Implementation of a Psychosocial Care Plan Learning Aids Chapter 23. Evidence-Based Practice Tamara C. Valovich McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA The Essence of Evidence-Based Practice The Importance of Evidence-Based Practice to Athletic Training The Steps of Evidence-Based Practice Learning Aids

About the Author :
Susan Kay Hillman, ATC, PT, is associate professor and director of human anatomy at the Arizona School of Health Sciences, a division of the A.T. Still University. She has more than 13 years of experience as head athletic trainer for the University of Arizona and has served as a consultant, assistant athletic trainer, and physical therapist for the Pittsburgh Steelers as well as the Philadelphia Eagles football clubs. Hillman has served on the editorial board of the journal Athletic Therapy Today (now titled International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training) and the review board of the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. She is a past member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers’ Association (RMATA) Program Committee. She currently serves as a home-study reviewer for the Board of Certification (BOC) and served on the Role Delineation 6 team for the BOC. In 2004, she received the Distinguished Educator Award from the RMATA, and the year before she was named Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA). Hillman earned a master's degree in physical therapy from Stanford University and a master's degree in physical education and athletic training from the University of Arizona as well as a bachelor's degree in the same field from Purdue University.

Review :
“This book does an excellent job of breaking down each domain of athletic training and providing enough information on each topic to allow for practical learning. It is not overwhelming for a student audience and offers many different resources to practice and apply the knowledge they have gained. It compares well with other entry-level textbooks used in didactic settings, and surpasses them in the critical thinking opportunities presented throughout.” --Doody’s Book Review (4-star review) “Overall, this introductory textbook for the athletic training student is perfectly suited for the first year of an undergraduate or entry-level master’s athletic training education program. The comprehensive nature of this textbook makes it one that students can reference throughout their academic career and utilize to prepare for their Board of Certification examination.” -- Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy