DESCRIPTION:
The third edition of Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries is the most comprehensive text available for understanding and applying therapeutic exercise techniques. Thoroughly updated, this major resource contains an extensive explanation of the science and application involved in developing safe therapeutic programs for the general population as well as individualized programs for specific clientele.
With content specifically aligned with the National Athletic Trainers"" Association (NATA) accreditation standards, Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries is a key text for students preparing for the athletic trainers"" Board of Certification exam. In the text, respected clinician Peggy Houglum presents the most current evidence-based information regarding therapeutic exercise techniques. This information and Houglum""s knowledge gained from nearly 40 years of experience working in athletic training facilities, orthopedic physical therapy clinics, hospitals, and sports medicine clinics offer readers a valuable mix of research-based theory and experience-based clinical applications.
One of six texts in the Athletic Training Education Series, the third edition of Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries assists readers"" understanding of the why, what, and when of therapeutic exercise techniques. Whereas other texts merely describe how to perform therapeutic exercise techniques, Houglum""s text details what occurs physiologically, why applications are important, and when treatments are effective. This approach encourages professionals to critically examine each patient""s situation and to develop programs to safely rehabilitate injured individuals.
Building on the strengths of previous editions, this thoroughly updated third edition contains an increased emphasis on evidence-based approaches to the development of rehabilitation programs.
CONTENTS:
Part I. Basic Concepts
Chapter 1. Concepts of Rehabilitation
Chapter 2. Concepts of Healing
Chapter 3. Concepts in Physics
Chapter 4. Examination and Assessment
Part II: Therapeutic Exercise Parameters and Techniques
Chapter 5. Range of Motion and Flexibility
Chapter 6. Manual Therapy Techniques
Chapter 7. Muscle Strength and Endurance
Chapter 8. The ABCs of Proprioception
Chapter 9. Plyometrics
Chapter 10. Functional and Activity-Specific Exercise
Part III: General Therapeutic Exercise Applications
Chapter 11. Posture and Body Mechanics
Chapter 12. Ambulation and Ambulation Aids
Chapter 13. Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise
Chapter 14. Swiss Balls and Foam Rollers
Chapter 15. Therapeutic Exercise for Tendinopathy
Chapter 16. Therapeutic Exercise for Joint Replacement
Chapter 17. Age Considerations in Therapeutic Exercise
Part IV: Specific Applications
Chapter 18. Spine and Sacroiliac
Chapter 19. Shoulder and Arm
Chapter 20. Elbow and Forearm
Chapter 21. Wrist and Hand
Chapter 22. Foot, Ankle, and Leg
Chapter 23. Knee and Thigh
Chapter 24. Hip
