Summary:
This thoroughly illustrated handbook is the first complete how-to guide to the
use of manual medicine techniques for sports injuries. For each region of the
body, the book describes anatomy, physiology, physical examination, and common
sports injuries, and details the various manual medicine techniques, with step-
by-step instructions for treating specific injuries.
More than 400 illustrations demonstrate how to apply these techniques. Separate
chapters focus on injuries in fourteen specific sports and in specific athletic
populations뾲he differently abled, children, women, the elderly, and pregnant
athletes.
Contents
Introduction
TECHNIQUES
Functional Techniques
High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude
Technique
Counterstrain Technique
Muscle Energy Techniques
Myofascial Release
Joint Play
Physical Medicine Modalities
Massage and Soft Tissue Manipulation
EXERCISE APPLICATIONS
Exercise Principles
Exercise Prescription
Stretching
Core Stabilization in the Athlete
Throwing Program
REGIONAL EVALUATION
AND TREATMENT
Physical Examination: Overview
and Essentials
Head and Neck
Anatomy
Physical Examination
Common Conditions
The Shoulder
Anatomy
Physical Examination
Common Conditions
The Elbow
Anatomy
Physical Examination
Common Conditions
The Wrist and Hand
Anatomy
Physical Examination
Common Conditions
Thoracic Spine
Anatomy
Physical Examination
Common Conditions
Lumbosacral Spine
Anatomy
Physical Examination
Common Conditions
Hip and Pelvis
Anatomy
Physical Examination
Common Conditions
The Knee
Anatomy
Physical Examination
Common Conditions
Foot and Ankle
Anatomy
Physical Examination
Common Conditions
Gait Analysis
SPECIFIC SPORTS
Baseball
Basketball
Cycling
Dance
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Martial Arts
Rowing
Running
Soccer
Volleyball
SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
The Industrial Athlete
The Disabled Athlete
The Geriatric Athlete
The Emergency Room Athlete
The Pediatric Athlete
The Pregnant Athlete