Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy provides a balanced introduction to the knowledge, skills, and clinical abilities that span the profession of athletic training. Students in athletic training, coaching, or other health care fields will find current information covering the breadth of theory and application of athletic training, including evidence-based practice, prevention and health promotion, clinical examination and diagnosis, acute and emergency care, therapeutic interventions, and health care administration. It also presents advanced topics of pathophysiology and psychological response to sport injury to better prepare students for continued study.
Part I. Prevention and Health Promotion
Chapter 1. The Preparticipation Physical Examination
Chapter 2. Fitness Testing and Conditioning
Chapter 3. Nutritional Aspects of Health and Performance
Chapter 4. Environmental Conditions
Chapter 5. Protective Devices, Regulations, and the Law
Chapter 6. Athletic Taping, Padding, and Bracing
Part II. Clinical Examination and Diagnosis
Chapter 7. Injury Mechanisms and Classifications
Chapter 8. Principles of Examination
Chapter 9. Upper Extremity Injury Recognition
Chapter 10. Lower Extremity Injury Recognition
Chapter 11. Head, Spine, and Thorax Injury Recognition
Chapter 12. General Medical Conditions
Part III. Acute and Emergency Care
Chapter 13. Acute Care
Chapter 14. Emergency Care
Part IV. Therapeutic Interventions
Chapter 15. Concepts of Rehabilitation and Healing
Chapter 16. Therapeutic Modalities
Chapter 17. Therapeutic Exercise Parameters and Techniques
Chapter 18. Pharmacology in Athletic Training
Part V. Health Care Administration
Chapter 19. Management Strategies in Athletic Training
Chapter 20. Reimbursement and Legal Considerations
Part VI. Advanced Athletic Training Concepts
Chapter 21. Pathophysiology of Athletic Injuries
Chapter 22. Psychological Aspects of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation
Chapter 23. Evidence-Based Practice
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.