Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries 2/e

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Part I: Basic Concepts

Chapter 1. Concepts of Rehabilitation
The Roles of Rehabilitation Team Members
Interacting With Team Members
Qualities of Professionalism
Components of a Rehabilitation Program
Basic Components of Therapeutic Exercise
Return-to-Competition Criteria
Psychological Considerations
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Chapter 2. Concepts of Healing
Primary and Secondary Healing
Healing Phases
Growth Factors
Healing of Specific Tissues
Tensile Strength during Healing
Factors That Affect Healing
The Role of Therapeutic Exercise in Healing
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Chapter 3. Concepts in Physics
Force
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Center of Gravity
Stability and Fixation
Body Levers
Levers and Force
Physiological Muscle Advantages
Other Concepts in Physics
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
Suggested Reading

Chapter 4. Evaluation and Examination
Evaluation: Making a Profile
Assessment: Planning for Action
Keeping Rehabilitation Records
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Part II: Therapeutic Exercise Parameters and Techniques

Chapter 5. Range of Motion and Flexibility
Defining Flexibility and Range of Motion
Connective-Tissue Composition
Effects of Immobilization on Connective Tissue
Effects of Remobilization on Connective Tissue
Mechanical Properties and Tissue Behavior in Range of Motion
Neuromuscular Influences on Range of Motion
Determining Normal Range of Motion
Measuring Range of Motion
Terminology in Goniometry
Stretching Techniques
Exercise Progression
Special Considerations
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Chapter 6. Manual Therapy Techniques
Critical Analysis
Massage
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Trigger Points
Muscle Energy
Joint Mobilization
Neural Mobilization
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References
Suggested Reading

Chapter 7. Muscle Strength and Endurance
Muscle Structure and Function
Neuromuscular Physiology
Fast- and Slow-Twitch Fibers
Muscle Strength, Power, and Endurance
Force Production
Types of Muscle Activity
Open and Closed Kinetic Chain Activity
Evaluating Muscle Strength
Gradations of Muscle Activity
Strength Equipment
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Strengthening Principles
Exercise Progression
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Chapter 8. The ABCs of Proprioception
Neurophysiology of Proprioception
Central Nervous System Proprioceptor Sites
Balance
Coordination
Agility
Therapeutic Exercise for Proprioception
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Chapter 9. Plyometrics
Neuromuscular Principles
Plyometric Force Production
Plyometric Exercise Phases
Pre-Plyometric Considerations
Plyometric Program Design
Plyometric Program Considerations
Precautions and Contraindications
Equipment
Lower-Extremity Plyometrics
Upper-Extremity and Trunk Plyometrics
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Chapter 10. Functional Exercise
Definitions, Foundations, and Goals
Contributions to Therapeutic Exercise
Basic Functional Activities
Advanced Functional Activities
Advanced Functional Exercise Progression
Precautions
Functional Evaluation
A Lower-Extremity Functional Progression
An Upper-Extremity Functional Progression
Returning the Patient to Full Participation
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
Suggested Reading

Part III: General Therapeutic Exercise Applications

Chapter 11. Posture and Body Mechanics
Posture
Muscle Imbalances
Body Mechanics
Body-Awareness Programs
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References
Suggested Reading

Chapter 12. Ambulation and Ambulation Aids
Normal Gait
Pathological Gait
Normal Running Gait
Mechanics of Ambulation with A