Sports injuries and medicine Books
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Athletic Training Exam Review
Book Synopsis The book is the only BOC examination preparation guide that includes over 2,000+ questions that provides a framework to begin your certification exam prep! Students will use this to focus their study as a part of a preparation program. The outline format allows students to look over chapters at a glance to determine potential deficiencies in recall. The text mimics the current Board of Certification (BOC) examination format and focuses exclusively on the 12 NATA Educational Competencies as the framework. The text also offers the reader a concise look at anatomy and physiology with many tables and pictures for the visual learner. An accompanying interactive DVD-ROM includes videos, animations, images, interactive quizzes, labeling exercises, supplemental content, and more.Table of ContentsPreface Test Taking Tips Section 1 Fundamental Knowledge Ch. 1.1 General Anatomy &Physiology Principles Ch. 1.2 Anatomy of the Lower Extremity Ch. 1.3 Anatomy of the Upper Extremity Ch. 1.4 Anatomy of the Neck and Spine Ch. 1.5 Systemic Anatomy and Physiology Ch. 1.6 Kinesiology Ch. 1.7 Palpations Section 2 Risk Management & Injury Prevention Ch. 2.1 Risk Factors for Activity Ch. 2.2 Pre-Participation Assessments Ch. 2.3 Protective Devices & Procedures Ch. 2.4 Health Maintenance Ch. 2.5 Environmental Factors Section 2: Simulation Examination Section 3: Pathology of Injuries &Illnesses Chapter 3.1: Human Cell Function & Dysfunction Chapter 3.2: Inflammation & Infection Chapter 3.3: Circulation & Homeostasis Chapter 3.4: Exercise & Illness, Injury, or Disease Section 4: Orthopedic Clinical Examination & Diagnosis Chapter 4.1: Neurological & Vascular Assessments Chapter 4.2: Goniometry Chapter 4.3: Manual Muscle Testing of the Lower Extremity Chapter 4.4: Manual Muscle Testing of the Spine and Neck Chapter 4.5: Manual Muscle Testing of the Upper Extremity Chapter 4.6: Special Tests of the Lower Extremity Chapter 4.7: Special Tests of the Spine and Neck Chapter 4.8: Special Tests of the Upper Extremity Section 5: Medical Conditions & Disabilities Chapter 5.1: Derma, Head & Face Chapter 5.2: Thorax & Abdomen Chapter 5.3: Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat Chapter 5.4: General Medical Conditions Section 6: Acute Care of Injuries & Illnesses Chapter 6.1: Primary/Secondary Examination Chapter 6.2: Normal & Pathologic Vital Signs Chapter 6.3: Supplies & Equipments Section 7: Therapeutic Modalities Chapter 7.1: Science of Modalities Chapter 7.2: Healing, Pain & Systemic Responses Chapter 7.3: Infrared Chapter 7.4: Electrical Stimulation Chapter 7.5: Ultrasound Chapter 7.6: Mechanical Modalities Chapter 7.7: Manual Treatments Section 8: Conditioning & Rehabilitative Exercise Chapter 8.1: Range of Motion & Flexibility Chapter 8.2: Muscular Strength, Endurance, Speed &Power Chapter 8.3: Neuromuscular Control Chapter 8.4: Cardiovascular Conditioning Chapter 8.5: Parameters & Progression Section 9: Pharmacology Chapter 9.1: Science of Chemical Agents Chapter 9.2: Administration & Misuses Chapter 9.3: Legalities Section 10: Psychosocial Intervention & Referral Chapter 10.1: Mental Health & Illness Chapter 10.2: Communication Chapter 10.3: Persistent Pain Section 11: Nutritional Aspects of Injuries & Illnesses Chapter 11.1: Healthy & Pathologic Nutrition Chapter 11.2: Weight Control Chapter 11.3: Ergogenic Aids Section 12: Health Care Administration Section 13: Professional Development & Responsibility Section 14: Flash Blox Appendices Appendix 1: Medical Abbreviations Appendix 2: Common Terms Appendix 3: Code of Ethics Appendix 4: Standard of Practice Appendix 5: Position Statement Synopses Appendix 6: SOAP Note Guideline Appendix 7: Web Addresses Appendix 8: Content Check Off Sheets Appendix 9: Quiz & Test Answers
£62.09
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Research Methods in Kinesiology and the Health
Book SynopsisWolters Kluwer Health is pleased to introduce this innovative first edition by acclaimed authors Susan Hall and Nancy Getchell aimed at helping students learn vital research skills in an accessible manner. Designed for introductory research methods courses at the beginning graduate and undergraduate levels, Research Methods in Kinesiology includes all major topics conventionally addressed in introductory research methods texts. Taking a practical approach, this book focuses on topics directly related to development of research proposals, since these topics are most relevant to beginning researchersWith unique chapters on research writing style and matching statistical tools with research protocols, readers will find this book written in a conversational tone intended to make the topic more readily understood by today’s student. Problem-based learning activities help students apply the skills they’ve learned and prepare for actual research. An online suite of ancillaries rounds out this book and provides instructors with additional support in teaching this critical topic.
£76.76
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins ACSMs Advanced Exercise Physiology
Book SynopsisWritten at a graduate level, the Second Edition of ACSM’s Advanced Exercise Physiology enables experienced students to develop an in-depth understanding of exercise physiology along with its related topics and applications. Both the immediate and long-term effects of exercise on individual body systems are described in detail, and the text emphasizes how each body system’s physiological response to exercise is interdependent. Moreover, it examines how these physiological responses are affected by heat, cold, hypoxia, microgravity, rest, and hyperbaria.This Second Edition features a team of international authors and editors whose expertise spans general physiology, exercise physiology, and research. Together, they have substantially revised, updated, and reorganized the text to incorporate feedback from both instructors and students.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Historical PerspectiveChapter 2 The Nervous System and MovementChapter 3 The Skeletal-Articular SystemChapter 4 The Muscular System: Structural and Functional PlasticityChapter 5 The Muscular System: The Control of Muscle MassChapter 6 The Muscular System: Fatigue ProcessChapter 7 The Autonomic Nervous SystemChapter 8 The Respiratory SystemChapter 9 The Cardiovasular System: Design and ControlChapter 10 The Cardiovascular System: Cardiac FunctionChapter 11 Organization and Control of Circulation to Skeletal MuscleChapter 12 The Gastrointestinal SystemChapter 13 The Metabolic Systems: Control of ATP Synthesis in Skeletal MuscleChapter 14 The Metabolic Systems: Carbohydrate MetabolismChapter 15 The Metabolic Systems: Lipid MetabolismChapter 16 Interaction of Lipid and Carbohydrate MetabolismChapter 17 The Metabolic Systems: Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism in MuscleChapter 18 Mitochondrial Biogenesis Induced by Endurance TrainingChapter 19 The Endocrine System: Integrated Influences on Metabolism, Growth, and ReproductionChapter 20 Exercise and the Immune SystemChapter 21 The Body Fluid and Hemopoietic SystemsChapter 22 The Renal SystemChapter 23 Physiological Systems and Their Responses to Conditions of Heat and ColdChapter 24 Physiological Systems and Their Responses to Conditions of HypoxiaChapter 25 Physiological Systems and Their Responses to Conditions of HyperbariaChapter 26 Physiological Systems and Their Responses to Condition of Microgravity and Bed RestChapter 27 Exercise Genomics and Proteomics
£99.22
Taylor & Francis Inc Performance Enhancing Medications and Drugs of
Book SynopsisPerformance Enhancing Medications and Drugs of Abuse explores various medications currently being abused by patients, from the drugs used for physical and cosmetic purposes by weekend warriors, professional athletes, and other at-risk populations, to the drugs used to enhance mood and memory.Table of ContentsIntroduction; A Review of Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Professional Sports and Their Spread to Amateur Athletics, Adolescents, and Other At-Risk Populations; Nicotine: Risks and Performance-Enhancing Effects; Anabolic Steroid Abuse: Neurobiological Substrates and Psychiatric Comorbidity; Performance Enhancement and Adverse Consequences of MDMA; Performance Enhancing, Non-Prescription Use of Erectile Dysfunction Medications
£30.39
F.A. Davis Company Sport Notes Field and Clinical Examination Guide
Book SynopsisRely on this handy pocket guide to examination and treatment in the popular Davis's Notes format. It's packed with all of the information you need to quickly respond to any situation. A spiral binding, thumb tabs and nearly 250 illustrations and photographs, most in colour, insure you can find just what you're looking for.Table of Contents Screening Pre-season screening Equipment Ambulation devices, Helmet fitting, Pads Emergency CPR, Trauma Integumentary Skin Conditions Ortho Musculoskeletal Pathology, Treatment Tests Pathology Wells Clinical Score for Deep Vein Thrombosis, Signs & Symptoms, Neuropsychiatric Disorders Modalities Edema, Heat & Cold, Ultrasound Electrical Stimulation, Pain Management, Iontophoresis, Traction, Intermittent Compression Taping & Wrapping A-C taping, Shoulder spica, Elbow hyperextension, Wrist support, Thumb spica, Boxer's wrap , Finger check reins, Hip spica, Knee hyperextension, Patella tracking, Achilles tendon, Ankle lateral support, open & closed basket weave, Ankle wrap, Low dye technique, Turf toe
£34.95
MP-FAD F.A. Davis Brunnstroms Clinical Kinesiology
Book SynopsisCelebrating its 50 years in print, this text has held onto the foundation of its great success, while also being re-invented for today's audience. The focus of the text remains the practical instruction of functional anatomy in order to quickly, and convincingly, guide readers to its use in professional performance.Table of Contents Basic Concepts Basic Concepts in Kinesiology: Kinematics Mechanical Principles: Kinetics The Movement System: Nerve and Muscle Physiology and the Control of Human Movement Muscle Activity and Strength Upper Quarter Shoulder Complex Elbow and Forearm Complex Wrist and Hand Head, Neck and Trunk Lower Quarter Pelvis and Hip Knee Ankle and Foot Functional Activities Stance and Gait Kinesiology Applications in Daily Functional Activities Kinesiology Applications of Upper Extremity Activities of Daily Living Sports and Recreation
£73.80
F.A. Davis Company Daviss Quick Clips Muscle Tests
Book SynopsisWherever you are take Davis's Quick Clips with you. Step-by-step, each title in this series uses full-colour, full motion, narrated videos clips to make techniques or procedures easier to master. From head to toe, these technique-oriented demonstrations show you how to perform accurate evaluations of orthopedic and athletic injuries.Table of Contents Evaluation Overview (1 Video Clip) Observation/Posture (11 Video Clips) Palpation (Girth/Circulation) (11 Video Clips) Manual Muscle Testing (72 Video Clips) Neurological Assessment (9 Video Clips)
£31.54
MP-FAD F.A. Davis Orthopedic Athletic Injury Examination Handbook
Book SynopsisFrom evaluative procedures for palpation and range of motion through neurologic, ligamentous, and special tests, everything you need now in the lab, and later in the field or in the clinic, is here. This is also a terrific preparation tool for the BOC examination.Table of Contents I. Foundations of Examination 1. Examination Process 2. Examination and Management of Acute Pathologies 3.Assessment of Posture 4. Evaluation of Gait II. Lower Extremity Examination 5. Foot and Toe Pathologies 6. Ankle and Leg Pathologies 7. Knee Pathologies 8. Patellofemoral Pathologies 9. Pelvis and Thigh Pathologies III. Torso Examination 10. LumbosacralPathologies 11. Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Thorax Pathologies IV. Upper Extremity Examination 12. Shoulder and Upper Arm Pathologies 13. Elbow and Forearm Pathologies 14. Wrist, Hand and Finger Pathologies V. Examination of the Head 15. Eye Pathologies 16. Face and Related Structure Pathologies 17. Head and Acute Cervical Spine Pathologies Index
£56.70
MP-FAD F.A. Davis Get Fit Stay Fit Fitnessdecisions.Com 7e
Book SynopsisShows you how to create a complete fitness and wellness program you can follow from beginning to end or refer to whenever you need expert advice. You'll find both the motivation and scientific knowledge you need to develop your own personal plan for healthy living and to make physical activity an integral part of that plan.Table of Contents 1. Getting Fit: Why Should You Care? 2. Creating A Healthy Lifestyle 3. Starting Your Own Fitness Program 4. Developing Cardiorespiratory Fitness 5. Improving Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Power 6. Increasing Flexibility Through Stretching 7. Eating Right to Fuel the Body 8. Developing and Maintaining a Health Body Image Through Diet and Exercise 9. Practicing Safe Fitness 10. Becoming A Wise Consumer Appendix: Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) Recommended Intakes for Individuals Get Fit, Stay Fit, 7th Edition Labs 1-1 Importance of Physical Activity 1-2 Daily Fitness Schedule 2-1 Your Personal Stress Inventory 2-2 Health Style: A Self-Test 3-1 Medical History Questionnaire 3-2 Planning for a Physical Activity Program 4-1 Calculating Target Heart Rate 4-2 The Rockport Fitness Walking Test 4-3 Cooper's 12 -minute Walking/Running Test 5-1 Push-ups 5-2 Bent-Knee Sit-ups 5-3 Muscular Endurance Test 6-1 Trunk Flexion 6-2 Trunk Extension 6-3 Shoulder Lift Test 7-1 Nutritional Knowledge Survey 7-2 Assessing Your Nutritional Habits 7-3 7-Day Diet Analysis 7-4 Calculating Caloric Intake 8-1 Calculating Body Mass Index (BMI) 8-2 Assessing Your Nutritional Habits 8-3 Determining Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) 8-4 Calculating Caloric Expenditure 8-5 Calculating Caloric Intake 8-6 Worksheet for Estimating Caloric Balance View the Reviewers & the full Table of Contents here.
£58.50
Random House USA Inc Concussion
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • Dr. Bennet Omalu discovered something he could not ignore. The NFL tried to silence him. His courage would change everything. “A gripping medical mystery and a dazzling portrait of the young scientist no one wanted to listen to . . . a fabulous, essential read.”—Rebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Jeanne Marie Laskas first met the young forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu in 2009, while reporting a story for GQ that would go on to inspire the movie Concussion. Omalu told her about a day in September 2002, when, in a dingy morgue in downtown Pittsburgh, he picked up a scalpel and made a discovery that would rattle America in ways he’d never intended. Omalu was new to America, chasing the dream, a deeply spiritual man escaping the wounds of civil war i
£14.40
Random House USA Inc Concussion MTI Movie Tiein Edition
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • Dr. Bennet Omalu discovered something he could not ignore. The NFL tried to silence him. His courage would change everything. “A gripping medical mystery and a dazzling portrait of the young scientist no one wanted to listen to . . . a fabulous, essential read.”—Rebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Jeanne Marie Laskas first met the young forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu in 2009, while reporting a story for GQ that would go on to inspire the movie Concussion. Omalu told her about a day in September 2002, when, in a dingy morgue in downtown Pittsburgh, he picked up a scalpel and made a discovery that would rattle America in ways he’d never intended. Omalu was new to America, chasing the dream, a deeply spiritual man escaping the wounds of civil war i
£12.34
Elsevier Health Sciences Mosbys Sports Therapy Taping Guide
£21.84
Taylor & Francis Inc Musculoskeletal Injections and Alternative
Book SynopsisThis accessible guide helps doctors from various disciplines including orthopaedics, sports medicine, rheumatology radiology and primary care as well as allied health care professionals understand the indications and local anatomy to perform injections for joint or tendon problems safely and with complication avoidance.Trade Review"This is a powerful book and an important contribution to the literature on musculoskeletal injections. The advice contained in this book should be adopted widely and quickly to improve outcomes for patients and deliver better value for health services."Professor Mayur Lakhani CBE PRCGP SFFMLM, President of The Royal College of General Practitioners, UK"I am sure that this book would benefit a wide range of health professionals including doctors in Primary Care as well as Orthopaedics trainees. I am pleased to endorse 'Musculoskeletal injections and alternative options - A practical guide to what, when and how' and would like to congratulate the team for their innovative efforts and hard work."Mr Ananda Nanu, President, British Orthopaedic Association, UK"This well-organized and compact book is a welcome and important addition to the field of pain management of the musculoskeletal system. The author and contributors are to be commended for presenting a balanced and detailed work. The book is highly recommended to all medical professionals caring for these patients."Mark R Hutchinson, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)Table of Contents1. Musculoskeletal injections in general 2. Shoulder and elbow injections 3. Hand and wrist injections 4. Hip and knee injections 5. Foot and ankle injections 6. Image-guided injections in orthopaedics 7. Platelet-rich plasma injections 8. Visco-supplementation injections 9. Practical prolotherapy 10. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy 11. Novel treatments for the management of chronic shoulder,knee and hip joint pain
£30.39
The A to Z of Sports Medicine
Book SynopsisPresents more than 150 entries on sports medicine. Using everyday language, descriptions of sports medicine terms in this book introduce the reader to many important topics and provide an at-home reference to supplement the information received from sports medicine professionals. The appendices provide listings of resources and organizations.
£17.95
Springer Publishing Company Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Case Studies for
Book SynopsisThis one-of-a-kind book delivers challenging, clinically relevant case-based learning tools regarding orthopedics and sports medicine for advanced practice nursing students and practitioners. Written by nurse practitioner/educators, it fills a gap in information and guidelines for treatment of this population in primary and acute care environments. Cases across the life span cover areas of orthopedics and sports medicine most likely to be encountered.Cases are described in depth to foster a comprehensive learning experience and to facilitate inductive and deductive critical reasoning. Each follows a template that encompasses the context for the case, chief patient complaints and history, physical assessment findings, diagnostic evaluation, interventions, evaluation of care, and outcome. An accompanying teaching guide aids instructors in accelerating critical thinking.KEY FEATURES:Fills an identified gap in the available literature on orthopedics and sports
£44.64
Springer Publishing Company Sports Coverage
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£53.09
Taylor & Francis Inc Compartment Syndromes Diagnosis Treatment and
Book SynopsisWritten by an internationally recognized expert, this book provides a comprehensive text for physicians, nurses, and physiotherapists treating patients with acute and chronic compartment syndromes. Taking a mutlidisciplinary approach, the author delineates difficult material in a clear, concise manner that provides an easier understanding of this technical subject. The text includes the most current research and data on compartment syndromes. It presents in-depth coverage of acute and chronic compartment syndromes, considerations of interstitial space, intramuscular pressure recordings, and limb edema.Table of ContentsWritten by an internationally recognized expert, this book provides a comprehensive text for physicians, nurses, and physiotherapists treating patients with acute and chronic compartment syndromes. Taking a mutlidisciplinary approach, the author delineates difficult material in a clear, concise manner that provides an easier understanding of this technical subject. The text includes the most current research and data on compartment syndromes. It presents in-depth coverage of acute and chronic compartment syndromes, considerations of interstitial space, intramuscular pressure recordings, and limb edema.
£161.50
Taylor & Francis Inc Nutrition and the Female Athlete 10 Nutrition in
Book SynopsisWhether you exercise for fun, or in competitive situations, you should understand the important role nutrition plays in fitness. This useful new text focuses on nutrition as it specifically relates to female athletes. It addresses topics of major importance to women in sports, coaches, trainers, sports nutritionists, and physicians. Each chapter is a mini-course on a particular aspect of nutrition. Subjects include the nutritional practices of female athletes; the requirements for carbohydrates, proteins, and fats; details on vitamins and minerals, with special emphasis on the nutrients of importance to female athletes; the role of water and electrolytes, including prevention of dehydration and guidelines for optimal fluid replacement; body weight and composition; factors affecting energy balance; how to achieve a healthy competitive weight, and an overview of eating disorders in athletes, including definitions and diagnostic criteria, prevalence, risk factors, and effects on health anTrade Review"Nutrition information and practices related to female athletes are presented in a concise, easy-to-read style, with emphasis placed on the basics of nutrition and calcium, iron, and zinc needs. The prevalence of anorexia and bulimia, along with their warning signs and effects on health and performance, are discussed. The book successfully compiles theory, science, and application, making it a required reference for professionals."-SCAN'S Pulse Supplement"If you are interested in sports nutrition or the nutritional needs of active women, this book will be a great addition to your library."Journal of the American Dietetic Association"The price is affordable for most practitioners, the book is well written and flows well, and the book provides theory, science and application. Readers will find Nutrition and the Female Athlete a handy reference when a quick question arises concerning most nutrient needs of the female athlete.""-Jill Ellis, Ph.D. RD, in Scan's PULSETable of ContentsNutrition Knowledge and Practices of Female AthletesThe Energy Yielding Nutrients: Carbohydrates, Protein, and FatThe VitaminsThe MineralsWater and ElectrolytesBody Weight and Body CompositionEating Disorders in Athletes
£142.50
Taylor & Francis Inc Macroelements Water and Electrolytes in Sports
Book SynopsisAddresses the relationship of macroelement needs and interactions to sports and exercise. This book examines the connection between exercise and sports activities and the nutrient status of individuals. It reviews topics related to water, macroelements, and exercise.Trade Review"This text is perhaps the most comprehensive publication available on macrominerals and sports nutrition."-Mark Kern, Ph.D., R.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University, California"Dietitians interested in the specific biochemical, physiological aspects of the body, and nutrition will find this a good tool for understanding the connection between sport activities and nutritional status…provide convincing evidence for their conclusions and offer enough data to assist the sports nutritionist in the development of recommendations for the athlete regarding electrolytes and macroelements most likely to contribute to performance enhancement."--Mary Anne Clairmont, R.D., Today's Dietitian"…an excellent source of information especially for athletes and researchers who have questions concerning proper nutrition for performance…is designed to help everyone understand how specific macro elements, water, and certain electrolytes are important for cellular processes and sports performance…is well written and not only will help athletes but can stimulate further research in this area."-A.H. Goldfarb, CHOICE, January 2000Table of ContentsIntroduction: Macroelements, Water, and Electrolytes in Sports NutritionMacroelementsCalcium in Exercise and Sport - F. BronnerPhosphorus in Exercise and Sport - R.B. KreiderMagnesium in Exercise and Sport - L.R. Brilla and V. P. LombardiWater and Electrolytes Water in Exercise and Sport - P.N. Taylor, I. Wolinsky, and D.J. KlimisSodium in Exercise and Sport - E.R. Buskirk and W.B. FarquharChloride in Exercise and Sports - C.R. Roman-Shriver and L. M. BoylanPotassium in Exercise and Sport - L.C. SenayFluid and Electrolyte Replacement - C. Minson and J.R. HalliwillSupplements Containing MacroelementsMagnesium, Phosphate, and Calcium Supplements - H. LukaskiSports Beverages - J.H. Burns and J.R. BerningSummary - Macroelements, Water , and Electrolytes in Sports Nutrition - J. Driskell and I. WolinskyIndex
£166.25
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Rad Techs Guide to Equipment Operation and
Book SynopsisTo meet the demands of practicing radiologic technologist and students in training, Blackwell introduces the latest volume of the Rad Tech''s Guide Series. Rad Tech''s Guide to Equipment Operation and Maintenance promises a clinically-relevant introductory review of radiographic imaging systems. This condensed handbook is both a concise review for board preparation exams, as well as handy reference guide for the busy rad tech. This on the spot reference features: *Content based on material found on the AART Entry to Practice Exam *Easy to read text for quick referencing and smooth navigation *Presents the most current and informative material on the technical aspects of radiographic equipment and total quality management *Pocket size -- take it anywhere!Table of Contents1. X-Ray Imaging Systems for Diagnostic Radiology.Imaging Systems Overview.Main Components of an Imaging System.Quality Management: An Overview.Nature of Quality Control.2. Radiographic Imaging Systems.Major components of a Radiographic Imaging System.Image Receptor: Film-Based Radiography.Film Processing.Radiographic Image Quality.3. X-Ray Generators.Purpose of the X-Ray Generator.X-Ray Generator Circuit.Rectifiers and Rectification.Types of X-Ray Generators.Power Rating of an X-Ray Generator.4. X-Ray Tubes for Diagnostic Radiology.Production of X-Rays.Components of X-Ray Tubes.Metal-Ceramic Tube with Double Bearings.X-Ray Tube Heat Capacity.Preventing X-Ray Tube Failure: Practical Considerations.5. Filtering the X-Ray Beam.What is a Filter?.Types of Filtration.Effects of Filtration on X-Ray Tube Output.Heavy Metal Filters.Compensating Filters.Image Dose Dodging.6. Exposure Timers for Radiographic Systems.Location of the Timer Circuitry.Main Function of the Timer.Types of Exposure Timers.Automatic Exposure Control.Practical Considerations.Advantages of Automatic Exposure Control.Quality Control for Exposure Timers.Exposure Time and Radiation Protection.7. Equipment for Controlling Scattered Radiation.Origin of Scattered Radiation.Factors Affecting the Amount of Scatter Production.Sources of Scattered Radiation.Improving Contrast: Antiscatter Techniques.Antiscatter Grids: Design and Performance.Scanning Slit Assemblies.8. Fluoroscopic Imaging Systems.Elements of a Fluoroscopic Examination.Conventional Fluoroscopy: Equipment Components.X-Ray Image Intensifier Tube.Closed-Circuit X-Ray Television.Automatic Brightness Control.Recording the Fluoroscopic Image: Spot-Filming.Digital Fluoroscopy.9. Mobile Imaging Systems.Radiographic Systems.Accessory Equipment.Fluoroscopic Systems.Mini C-Arm Fluoroscopic Systems.Equipment Maintenance: Continuous Quality Improvement.Definitions.Format of a QC Test.Tools for QC Testing.Parameters for QC Monitoring.Acceptance Criteria-Tolerance Limits.Control Charts.Basic QC Tests for Radiography.Basic QC Tests for Conventional Tomography.Basic QC Tests for Fluoroscopic Systems.QC for X-Ray Film Processors.Repeat Film Analysis.Record Keeping.Benefits of a CQI Program
£37.76
Boone Publishing, LLC Fixing You Shoulder and Elbow Pain
£15.14
Boone Publishing, LLC Fixing You Back Pain During Pregnancy
£15.14
Taylor & Francis Ltd Talent Development in Paralympic Sport
Book SynopsisIdentifying and developing talented athletes to their fullest potential is a central concern of sports scientists, sports coaches, and sports policymakers. However, there is very little practical and theoretical knowledge for those working in Paralympic sport. The book collates the state of the science of current knowledge and practice in talent identification and development in this context by capturing international perspectives of current systems and processes. Written by a team of leading international experts, Talent Development in Paralympic Sport: Researcher and Practitioner Perspectives explores key factors and issues in contemporary sport, including: current state of pathways in Paralympic sports across the globe designing optimal developmental environments long-term modeling of Paralympic athlete development understanding the complexity of talent selection in Paralympic sport With an emphasis on practical Table of Contents1. Talent Development Opportunities and Challenges in Paralympic Sport: An Introduction2. Paralympic Pathways Practitioner Commentary: Gail Hamomoto3. Top-down Systemic Challenges to Current Paralympic PathwaysPractitioner Commentary: Andy Van Neutegem 4. Athlete Recruitment: Promoting Initial and Sustained Engagement in Para SportPractitioner Commentary: Michael Frogley 5. Understanding the Complexity of Athlete Selection in Paralympic SportPractitioner Commentary: Chris Wagg6. The Role of Classification in Talent Identification and Development in Para SportsPractitioner Commentary: Michael Woods7. Striking a Balance: Promoting Quantity and Quality of Participation in Para SportPractitioner Commentary: Jenny Davey8. The Role of Skill Acquisition in Coach and Athlete Development in Paralympic SportPractitioner Commentary: Raôul Oudejans9. Talent Transfer in Paralympic Sport Practitioner Commentary: Melissa Wilson10. Coaching, Talent Identification and Talent Development in Para Sport: Developing the Field Practitioner Commentary: Graeme Maw11. Role of Technology in Athlete Assessment Practitioner Commentary: David Haydon12. Physiological Considerations for Para Athletes Practitioner Commentary: Gary Brickley13. The Psychology of Talent Development in Paralympic Sport: The Role of PersonalityPractitioner Commentary: Hannah MacDougall14. The Overemphasis on ‘Talent’ in Parasport Development Practitioner Commentary: Raphael Moreira
£34.19
Taylor & Francis Ltd Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes Second Edition
Sports participation opportunities for individuals with impairments are increasing. Whether an athlete is beginning a sport or competing on the world stage for a podium finish, nutrition is recognized as being integral to optimizing their health, training capacity, and performance. Some athletes with impairments are physiologically similar to their able-bodied counterparts, whereby the application of sports nutrition principles is straightforward. However, athletes with certain impairments require a very individualized approach when applying these principles in a practical way.Fully updated and expanded, this second edition of Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes is an essential resource for sports nutrition practitioners who work alongside athletes with an impairment, whether that be physical, visual, hearing, or intellectual. In addition to chapters devoted to each impairment type, this book covers specific areas including medical considerations, body c
£43.69
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation
Book SynopsisWritten by internationally known experts The Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation draws on the latest research in sport psychology and sports medicine. Using case studies to augment the readerâs experience, this new edition emphasizes the importance of a holistic, interprofessional approach to sport injury management and care. By doing so, the book provides injured individuals, their families, and healthcare professionals a thorough overview of how psychology plays a role in sport injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return to participation process.Athletes routinely use psychological skills and interventions for performance enhancement but, perhaps surprisingly, not always to assist in recovery from injury. This book demonstrates the ways in which athletes and practitioners can transfer psychological skills to an injury and rehabilitation setting to enhance recovery and the well-being of the athlete.Psychology of injury is an integral part of sport injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return to participation process. The second edition of The Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation is a comprehensive text grounded in biopsychosocial theory and scientific evidence.The fully revised second edition is an important resource for students, academic scholars, and applied practitioners working in sport psychology, sports medicine, sports coaching, and other related healthcare professions.Table of ContentsPart I: Biopsychosocial Approach to Sport Injury 1. Introduction to Sport Injury Psychology2. Biopsychosocial Risk Factors of Sport Injury 3. Biopsychosocial Understanding of Sport Injury 4. Cultural, Institutional, and Relational Understanding of Sport Injury 5. Psychosocial Understanding of Sport-related Concussion 6. Psychosocial Understanding of Patellofemoral Pain Part II: Professional Practice in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation7. Professional Practice Models in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 8. Ethical Issues in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 9. Counselling Skills in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 10. Psychosocial Assessment and Referral in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 11. Multicultural Considerations in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation Part III: Psychosocial Strategies in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation12. Coping with Sport Injury and Rehabilitation13. Patient Education in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 14. Goal Setting in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 15. Self-talk in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 16. Relaxation Techniques in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 17. Imagery in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 18. Social Support in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation Part IV: Return to Participation and Transition Out of Sport 19. Return to Sport Participation 20. Transition Out of Sport 21. From Present to Future: Calls for New Paths in Sport Injury Psychology Research
£36.09
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Obscure Sacroiliac Joint
Book SynopsisThis book summarises contemporary basic science understanding of sacroiliac joint anatomy, biomechanics, and disease with related changes in the joint. It provides great insight into emerging and promising therapeutic options. Combining established concepts and recent findings on the sacroiliac joint, together with research advances made over the last 25 years, this illustrated text will appeal to pain therapists, orthopedic practitioners, spine surgeons, sacroiliac joint surgeons, physiotherapists, and general practitioners.Table of Contents1. Morphology of the Sacroiliac Joint 2. Biomechanics of the Sacroiliac Joint 3. Diagnosis of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction 4. Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction 5. Sacroiliac Joint Surgery
£56.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Clinical Sports Psychiatry
Book SynopsisThis book has it all - written by national and international experts and edited by world authorities, it is the first book on sport psychiatry in over a decade. Dealing with psychopathology, mental health problems and clinical management, it differs markedly from sports psychology books that focus on performance issues. Eating disorders, exercise addiction, drug abuse are all problems that are seen in ''everyday'' athletes, not just elite performers. This book shows how to help. This text covers the most important topics in contemporary sports psychiatry/psychology from an international perspective. Chapter authors are experts in the field and global leaders in the related professional organizations, including current and past Presidents/Chairs of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry and of the World Psychiatric Association Section on Exercise and Sports Psychiatry. Authors are mainly psychiatrists: the rest are PhD sport psychologists. The book comprises representTrade Review“While there are other books about sports psychiatry, this one provides a panorama of the field. It is unprecedented in its scope and organization. Because sports are universal, this book has particularly broad appeal given the diverse backgrounds of its contributors and its attention to cultural attributespective.” (Doody’s, 15 November 2013) Table of ContentsContributors xi Foreword by Steve Peters xiv Foreword by Thomas Newmark xvi Acknowledgments xviii Preface xix PART ONE: MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES FACED BY ATHLETES 1 1 Substance Use in Athletes 3 Eric D. Morse Background and Scope of Problem 3 Reasons for Use 4 Traumatic Brain Injury 5 Recognizing Substance Use 6 Treatment 7 College versus Professional 8 Specific Substances 8 Conclusions 11 2 Addiction in Retired Athletes 13 Pavel A. Ponizovskiy Background 13 Athletic Retirement – Always Traumatic? 13 A Model of Adaptation to Athletic Retirement 14 Substance Abuse and Addiction in Retired Athletes 16 Preretirement Predispositions to Addictions 17 Painkillers Misuse 17 Smoking 17 Drinking 18 Conclusion 18 3 Doping in Sport 21 David A. Baron, Claudia L. Reardon, and Steven H. Baron Introduction 21 History of Doping in Sport 22 The Current State of Doping in Sports 23 Controversies of Positive Drug Tests 26 Financial and Business Implications 26 Short- and Long-Term Effects of Doping 27 Gene Doping 29 Cultural Issues Associated with Doping 29 Case Studies 29 Summary 30 4 Exercise Addiction: The Dark Side of Sports and Exercise 33 Tamás Kurimay, Mark D. Griffiths, Krisztina Berczik, and Zsolt Demetrovics Definitions, Symptomology, and Classification 33 Assessment of Exercise Addiction 35 Epidemiology 35 Comorbidity 35 Etiology 37 Conclusion and Implications 40 Acknowledgments 40 5 Eating Disorders in Athletes 44 Antonia L. Baum Introduction 44 Epidemiology 45 The Role of Sports in the Genesis of Eating Disorders and Sports-Specific Eating Disorders 46 Eating Disorders in the Male Athlete 48 The Female Athlete Triad 49 Treatment 49 Future Research 51 6 Personality and Personality Disorders in Athletes 53 Heba M. Fakher M. Hendawy and Ezzat Abdelazeem A. Awad Introduction 53 Personality Traits in Athletes 54 Perfectionism 56 Anger and Aggression 57 Athletic Identity 57 Personality Disorders in Athletes 58 Case Studies 60 Summary 62 7 Assessing and Treating Depression in Athletes 65 David A. Baron, Steven H. Baron, Joshua Tompkins, and Aslihan Polat Introduction 65 Defining Depression 66 Symptoms and Presentation 66 Diagnostic Issues 67 Diagnostic Tools 68 Treatment 69 Special Considerations 71 Conclusion 76 8 Suicide in Athletes 79 Antonia L. Baum Introduction 79 Etiology 80 Retirement 81 Psychological Traits 81 Substance Abuse/Anabolic Steroid Abuse 82 Axis I Psychopathology 83 Pressure to Win 84 Sexual Abuse 85 Homosexuality 85 Firearms 85 Cultural Influences 85 Prevention 86 Sports as Therapy 86 Future Research 86 9 Concussion in Sports 89 David A. Baron, Claudia L. Reardon, Jeremy DeFranco, and Steven H. Baron Introduction 89 What is Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury? 90 Pathophysiology of Concussion 91 Diagnosis of Concussion 91 Epidemiology and Etiology of Concussion 93 Prevention of Concussion 93 Post-concussion Syndrome 94 Second Impact Syndrome 94 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy 95 Future Research 98 10 Posttraumatic Stress in Athletes 102 Thomas Wenzel and Li Jing Zhu General Aspects 102 Risk Factors 105 Other Research on Diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Athletes 107 Further Specific Reactions to Extreme Stress in Sport 107 Relevance 109 Clinical Considerations and Interventions 110 Conclusions 111 PART TWO: TREATMENT APPROACHES AND THERAPEUTIC ISSUES WITH ATHLETES 115 11 Psychotherapeutic Treatment of Athletes and Their Significant Others 117 Mark A. Stillman, Eva C. Ritvo, and Ira D. Glick Introduction 117 The Athlete-Patient 118 Psychotherapy with the Athlete-Patient: Unique Challenges 121 Conclusion 122 12 Mindfulness, Attention, and Flow in the Treatment of Affective Disorders in Athletes 124 Brandon J. Cornejo Introduction 124 Mindfulness 125 Flow 126 Attention in Sports 127 Mindfulness, Exercise, and Mental Health 128 Bridging the Gap between Flow and Mindfulness – Developing a Treatment Approach 128 Conclusions 129 13 Performance Enhancement and the Sports Psychiatrist 132 Michael T. Lardon and Michael W. Fitzgerald Introduction 132 Motivation and Goal Setting 133 Maximizing Cognition and Emotion in Competitive Environments 136 Attentional Focus and Mental Imagery 139 Positive Psychology, Peak Performance, and the Athletic Zone 140 Summary 145 14 Applied Sports Psychology in Worldwide Sport: Table Tennis and Tennis 147 Kathy Toon, Dora Kurimay, and Tamás Kurimay Introduction 147 Tennis and Table Tennis: Examples of Worldwide Sports 148 The Game Face Routine 149 The Game Face Pyramid 153 Recommendations and Conclusions 155 15 The Use of Psychiatric Medication by Athletes 157 Claudia L. Reardon and Robert M. Factor Introduction 157 Antidepressants 158 Anxiolytics and Sedative-Hypnotics 159 Stimulants 161 Mood Stabilizers and Antipsychotics 162 Recommendations and Conclusions 162 PART THREE: PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES AFFECTING ATHLETES 167 16 Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Sport 169 Saul I. Marks What is Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Sport? 169 Prevalence of Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Sport 170 Perpetrators of Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Sport 170 Risk Factors for Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Sport 170 Physical and Psychological Consequences of Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Sport 173 Physical Consequences and Medical Presentations of Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Sport 173 Psychological Consequences of SHA in Sport 174 Specific Psychological Consequences and Medical Presentations Seen in Sport in General 175 Prevention by Understanding the Coach–Athlete Relationship 175 The Team Doctor’s Role in Prevention of SHA 176 Leadership from the International Olympic Committee 176 Clinical Approach to Disclosure 176 Conclusion 177 17 The Role of Culture in Sport 179 Claudia L. Reardon, David A. Baron, Steven H. Baron, Bulent Coskun, and Ugur Cakir Multiculturalism 181 Specific Examples of Important Cultural Issues in Sport 181 Stigma and Access to Psychiatric Treatment Around the World 182 Epidemiology of Mental Illness in Athletes Across Different Cultures 183 Women, Sport, and Culture 184 Conclusions 186 18 Ethical Issues in Sports Psychiatry 188 David A. Baron, Joshua Tompkins, Sally Mohamed, and Samir Abolmagd Introduction: The Evolution of Medical Ethics 188 Modern Medical Ethics 189 Medical Ethics Around the World 190 Ethical Issues in Psychiatry 191 Mental Health in the Athletic Arena 192 Sports Psychiatry: A Newcomer to the Field 193 Ethics of other Sports Health-Care Professions 193 Ethical Challenges for the Sports Psychiatrist 195 Conclusion 197 PART FOUR: THE FIELD OF SPORTS PSYCHIATRY 201 19 Sports Psychiatrists Working in College Athletic Departments 203 Eric D. Morse Background 203 Design 204 Budget 204 Who is Being Served 205 Confidentiality 205 Boundaries 205 Improving Utilization with a Team Assistance Program Model 206 Treatment Issues 209 Part of the Sports Medicine Team 211 Location 211 Conclusion 213 20 Sports Psychiatry: Current Status and Challenges 215 Ira D. Glick, Thomas Newmark, and Claudia L. Reardon Background 215 Evolution of the Field 216 Challenges for the Field 216 The Role of Professional Sports Psychiatry Organizations 217 Index 219
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McGraw-Hill Education Looseleaf for Essentials of Athletic Injury
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McGraw-Hill Companies Exercise Physiology Laboratory Manual
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Pearson Education Physical Examination of the Spine and Extremities
Book Synopsis This clear, concise manual fills the growing need for a text covering the process of physical examination of the spine and extremities. Serving students and clinicians as a functional guidebook, this text incorporates three important features: a tight consistent organization, an abundance of constructive illustrations, and an effective teaching method.Table of Contents1. Physical Examination of the Shoulder. 2. Physical Examination of the Elbow. 3. Physical Examination of the Wrist and Hand. 4. Physical Examination of the Cervical Spine and Temporomandibular Joint. 5. Examination of Gait. 6. Physical Examination of the Hip and Pelvis. 7. Physical Examination of the Knee. 8. Physical Examination of the Foot and Ankle. 9. Physical Examination of the Lumbar Spine. Bibliography. Index.
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Pearson Education Orthopedic Physical Examination Tests An
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword by Claude T. Moorman III Foreword by Kevin E. Wilk Preface 1. Introduction to Diagnostic Accuracy 2. Physical Examination Tests for Neurological Testing and Screening 3. Physical Examination Tests for Visceral and Medical Screening 4. Physical Examination Tests for the Cervical Spine 5. Physical Examination Tests for the Temporomandibular Joint 6. Physical Examination Tests for the Shoulder Complex 7. Physical Examination Tests for the Elbow and Forearm 8. Physical Examination Tests for the Wrist and Hand 9. Physical Examination Tests for the Thoracic Spine 10. Physical Examination Tests for the Lumbar Spine 11. Physical Examination Tests for the Pelvis and Sacroiliac Joint 12. Physical Examination Tests for the Hip 13. Physical Examination Tests for the Knee 14. Physical Examination Tests for the Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot
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Pearson Education Limited BTEC Nationals Sport Student Book 1 Activebook
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Joe Friels HighPerformance Cyclist
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Essential Sports Medicine
Book SynopsisA practical guide to the biomechanics and physiology of sporting injuries and treatment. It covers the team physician's role, acute management, drugs in sport, and rehabilitation techniques. It also includes functional anatomical diagrams and photographs as well as Key Points boxes to highlight diagnosis and rehabilitation protocol.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Medical issues and the role of the sports physician. Chapter 2 Acute care. Chapter 3 Sport and exercise science. Chapter 4 Sports injuries of the shoulder. Chapter 5 Sports injuries to the upper limb, hand and wrist. Chapter 6 Sports injuries of the pelvis, groin and thigh. Chapter 7 Sports injuries of the knee and lower leg. Chapter 8 Sports injuries of the ankle and foot. Chapter 9 Acute and chronic injuries of the spine and sacro-iliac joint. Chapter 10 Radiological investigations in sport. Chapter 11 The athlete’s heart. Chapter 12 Children and sport. Chapter 13 Women in sport. Chapter 14 The veteran athlete. Chapter 15 Disability sport. Chapter 16 Sports-specific injuries. Soccer. Track and field. Cricket. Tennis. Skiing and snowboarding. Chapter 17 Drugs in sport. Chapter 18 Concepts in rehabilitation
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC First Aid for Sport A Kit Bag Guide
Book SynopsisFirst Aid for Sport: A Kit Bag Guide is a practical, quick-reference guide to dealing with first aid in sports situations. Spiral-bound, durable and weather-resistant, it does not presume any first aid training and includes clear illustrations, making this your first port of call in any sports emergency.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Nutritional Concerns in Recreation Exercise and
Book SynopsisAthletes, coaches, and recreationalists are continually seeking ways to maximize their competitive efforts in both exercise and sport, and from 5km runners to Olympians, most athletes recognize that good nutrition is as crucial to success as ongoing practice and regular exercise. Written and edited by top-notch nutrition and exercise authorities, Nutritional Concerns in Recreation, Exercise, and Sport comprehensively covers the major nutritional concerns related to physical activity and the serious recreationalist and athlete, focusing on core questions in the growing field of sports nutrition. This valuable resource discusses the central roles macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) play in healthy nutrition. It includes practical considerations related to hydration, body weight, and the use of nutritional supplements as ergogenic aids. It also discusses the various athleTrade Review"... Drs. Driskell and Wolinsky have done an exceptionally good job in assembling information that provides a broad-based overview and detailed discussion of current topics related to physical activity and nutrition. ... assembled a group of highly qualified experts from a wide variety of related fields... very user-friendly ... If one has questions about the latest findings regarding 'hot topic" issues related to athletic training and competition (i.e. ergogenic supplements, effect of certain nutrients on athletic performance, changes in nutrition requirements in the life cycle, etc) the answers are easy to locate in this book. I recommend this book highly for anyone who is interested in a well-presented update on the relationship between diet and athletic performance..." - George Liepa, Ph.D., Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, USA "Nutritional Concerns in Recreation, Exercise, and Sport has an all-star line-up of sports nutrition scientists who have contributed to the book. Edited by Judy A. Driskell and Ira Wolinsky, this book covers a range of topics such as hydration, vitamins, weight management and ergogenic aids. This book is a great resource for both the basic scientist as well as the fitness practitioner." - Jose Antonio, Ph.D., CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition "Nutritional Concerns in Recreation, Exercise and Sport is a well-referenced text book suitable for the college classroom and exercise enthusiast. It contains current information regarding ergogenic aids and other topics in exercise and nutrition. A must read for the informed individual." - Brian C. Leutholtz, Ph.D., FACSM, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, USATable of ContentsEnergy Requirements. Carbohydrates and Fats. Proteins. Vitamins. Minerals – Calcium, Magnesium, Chromium, and Boron. Hydration. Weight Management. Endurance Performance. Nutritional Ergogenic Aids. Life Cycle Concerns.
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American Psychological Association Neuropsychology of SportsRelated Concussion
Book SynopsisThis book explores neuropsychological considerations in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of sports-related concussions and their aftereffects.Table of ContentsContributors Acknowledgments Introduction Peter A. ArnettPart I: Symptom Outcomes and Management Chapter 1: Persistent Postconcussive Symptoms After Sport-Related Concussion Michael A. McCrea, Breton M. Asken, Lindsay D. Nelson, and William B. Barr Chapter 2: Posttraumatic Headache and Migraine Assessment and Management After Sport-Related Concussion Melissa N. Womble, Jill R. Henley, Sheri A. Fedor, and Michael W. Collins Chapter 3: Assessment of Depression and Anxiety in Sports Concussion Evaluations Peter A. Arnett, Erin Guty, and Megan BradsonPart II: Biological Underpinnings and Consequences Chapter 4: Integration of Genetic Factors With Neuropsychological Variables in Predicting Sports Concussion Outcome Victoria C. Merritt and Peter A. Arnett Chapter 5: Neuroimaging and Sports-Related Concussion Emily C. Grossner, Andrew R. Mayer, and Frank G. Hillary Chapter 6: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and the Long-Term Consequences of Repetitive Head Impacts in Sports Michael L. Alosco, Rose C. Healy, and Robert A. SternPart III: Factors Affecting the Validity of Neuropsychological Results Chapter 7: Sex Differences in Sports-Related Concussion Tracey Covassin, Abigail C. Bretzin, and Meghan E. Fox Chapter 8: Assessment of Effort in Sports Concussion Evaluations Amanda R. Rabinowitz Chapter 9: The Validity of Neuropsychological Tests in Sports-Related Concussions Arthur Maerlender Chapter 10: Do Traditional Neuropsychological Measures Add Value to Computerized Tests for Concussion Assessment in Collegiate Athletes? Jessica Meyer and Peter A. ArnettPart IV: Specialty Contributions to Sports Concussion Chapter 11: Professional Sports Neuropsychology Ruben J. Echemendia, Jared M. Bruce, and Morgan Glusman Chapter 12: Application of Virtual Reality in Assessment and Treatment of Concussion Alexa E. Walter and Semyon M. Slobounov Chapter 13: Neuropsychological Assessment of Concussion in Pediatric Populations Frank M. Webbe and Denise S. Vagt Chapter 14: Management of Sports-Related Concussions in an Orthopaedic Setting Neha Gupta and Wayne J. Sebastianelli Chapter 15: Where Are We Now, and Where Do We Go From Here? Peter A. Arnett Index About the Editor
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Kids Sports and Concussion
Book SynopsisA comprehensive summary of sport-related concussion for parents, coaches, and athletes that considers the physics behind the injury, identifies what can be done to reduce the risk of its occurrence, and describes how to respond to a suspected concussion. Concussion injury among athletes continues to be a subject of great concern. Increasing attention and research is focusing on the most vulnerable of athleteschildren. What strategies can be taken to best protect young athletes in sports from grammar school football leagues to high school hockey and soccer teams from concussion? How do we treat youngsters who suffer head injuries in sports? What are the ethical considerations in allowing children to play such sports, given the risks to still-developing brains? In this updated and expanded guide, William Meehan, MD, explains simply and clearly how coaches, parents, and others who work with young athletes can recognize concussion; best help children and youths recover from concussion inTable of ContentsForeword by Lyle J. Micheli, MD Acknowledgments Introduction 1. What Is a Concussion? 2. Sport-Related Concussion: How Common It Is 3. Risk Factors for Concussion: What Factors Are Associated with an Increased Risk of Sustaining a Concussion or Suffering a Long Recovery? 4. Sports Equipment: Helmets, Mouth Guards, and Concussion Prevention 5. New Medical Information: Why Concussion Is Taken So Seriously Now 6. "Neuropsychological" or "Neurocognitive" Testing: What It Is and Which Athletes Should Have It 7. The Acute Assessment and Management of Sport-Related Concussion: What Happens When an Athlete Sustains a Concussion 8. Potential Therapies: What Can Be Done to Help an Athlete Recover 9. Assessing Recovery from Concussion: When Is It Safe for an Athlete to Return to Sports? 10. The Ethical Considerations of Sports Participation: Should Children Be Allowed to Play a Sport That Carries a High-Risk of Concussion? 11. Prevention: Ways to Prevent an Athlete from Sustaining a Concussion 12. The Cumulative Effects of Concussion: How Many Is Too Many? 13. Preventing Long-Term Problems: Considering Whether the Cumulative Effects of Concussion Can Be Prevented 14. The Female Athlete: Are Girls and Boys Different When It Comes to Concussion? 15. Setting Up a Concussion Program 16. The Future: What Medical Research May Lead to in the Future 17. In Their Own Words: Athletes from the Sports Concussion Clinic of Boston Children's Hospital 18. Definitions and Team Members: Understanding Who Will Help Care for the Athlete with a Sport-Related Concussion Appendix Series Afterword, Julie K. Silver, MD Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Exercise and Physical Activity
Book SynopsisThis encyclopedia explores exercise and physical activity from a variety of angles, including anatomy and exercise science, health benefits and risks, the wide array of sports and recreational activities available, and the sociocultural context of physical fitness.Exercise and Physical Activity: From Health Benefits to Fitness Crazes is a one-volume encyclopedia featuring more than 200 entries that cover a multitude of exercise-related topics. Content is divided across five broad themes: anatomy, exercise science, sports and activities, health benefits and risks, and exercise and society.The anatomy theme includes entries on all the major skeletal muscle groups and associated connective tissues. Within the exercise science theme, entries focus on topics within the fields of physiology, kinesiology, and sports psychology. Profiles of more than 70 sports and recreational activities are included. Entries under the theme of health benefits and risks explore the effects of exeTable of ContentsAlphabetical List of Entries Thematic List of Entries Introduction A–Z Entries Glossary Directory of Resources About the Editor and Contributors Index
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Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Biomechanics
Book SynopsisThe objective of this book remains the same as that stated in the first edition: to present a comprehensive perspective of biomechanics from the stand point of bioengineering, physiology, and medical science, and to develop mechanics through a sequence of problems and examples. My three-volume set of Bio mechanics has been completed. They are entitled: Biomechanics: Mechanical Properties of Living Tissues; Biodynamics: Circulation; and Biomechanics: Motion, Flow, Stress, and Growth; and this is the first volume. The mechanics prerequisite for all three volumes remains at the level of my book A First Course in Continuum Mechanics (3rd edition, Prentice-Hall, Inc. , 1993). In the decade of the 1980s the field of Biomechanics expanded tremen dously. New advances have been made in all fronts. Those that affect the basic understanding of the mechanical properties of living tissues areTable of ContentsPrefaces. 1. Introduction: A sketch of the History and Scope of the Field. 2. The Meaning of the Constitutive Equation. 3. The Flow Properties of Blood. 4. Mechanics of Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, and Other Cells. 5. Interaction of Red Blood Cells with Vessel Wall, and Wall Shear with Endothelium. 6 Bioviscoelastic Fluids. Bioviscoelastic Solids. 8. Mechanical Properties and Active Remodeling of Blood Vessels. 9. Skeletal Muscle. 10. Heart Muscle. 11. Smooth Muscles. 12. Bone and Cartilage. Indices
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Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Operative Hip Arthroscopy
Book SynopsisBuilding upon the impeccable reputation of its earlier editions, Operative Hip Arthroscopy, Third Edition has been entirely reconceived, rewritten, revised and updated to address current issues and developments in hip arthroscopy. This edition includes 18 new chaptersthatdiscuss issueslikeloose bodies, labral management, chondroplasty and microfracture, lesions of the acetabular fossa, synovial disease, iliopsoas release, iliotibial band release, preitrochanteric space, and capsulorrhaphy, among other topics. Every chapter includes vivid color photographs and illustrations to supplement accessible, engaging text. Dr. J.W. Thomas Byrd, a pioneer in the field, has once again assembled a group of distinguished international contributors whose chapters consititute one of the most complete and comprehensive books on the subject. Trade ReviewFrom the book reviews:“This is both a textbook and an atlas of hip pathologies, injuries, dislocations, and fractures. … The strength of this book is the clinical and operative correlations. I recommend this book to orthopaedic residents, fellows, staff, and students.” (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, October, 2014)“This book will be welcomed by all surgeons currently performing hip arthroscopy and all residents and fellows developing their skills. … It is a wonderful, efficient presentation of the entire gamut of hip arthroscopy edited by one of the most trusted spokesman in the field who has gathered an impressive group of contributors from around the world. … should be in every medical library, not only because it is an update, but also because it is the go-to book in hip arthroscopy.” (Mark R. Hutchinson, Doody’s Review Service, January, 2013)Table of ContentsForeword to the Third Edition.- Foreword to the Second Edition.- Foreword to the First Edition.- Preface.- Contributors.- Overview and History of Hip Arthroscopy.- Patient Selection.- Physical Examination.- Adult Hip Imaging.- Extraarticular Sources of Hip Pain.- Gross Anatomy.- Portal Anatomy.- Arthroscopic Anatomy of the Hip.- Positioning and Distraction Options.- Portals and Diagnostic Arthroscopy: Intraarticular Compartment.- Portals and Diagnostic Arthroscopy: Periperal Compartment.- Loose Bodies: Tips and Pearls.- Labral Management.- Chondroplasty and Microfracture.- Lesions of the Acetabular Fossa.- Synovial Disease.- Arthroscopic Approach to FAI.- Acetabuloplasty with Labral Refixation.- Femoroplasty.- Iliopsoas Release.- Iliotibial Band Release.- Peritrochanteric Space: Access and Procedures.- Capsulorrhaphy.- Adhesive Capsulitis.- Hip Arthroscopy in Athletes.- Hip Arthroscopy in Adolescence and Childhood.- Hip Arthroscopy in an Aging Population.- Complications Associated with Hip Arthroscopy.- Rehabilitation.- Clinical Nursing Care.-
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Book SynopsisNow widely adopted on courses throughout the world, the prestigious Nutrition Society Textbook series provides students with the scientific basics in nutrition in the context of a systems and disease approach rather than on a nutrient by nutrient basis.Trade Review"This is an excellent resource for readers interested in furthering their understanding of sport and exercise nutrition through a combined scientific and practical approach. It is well organized and does a great job of focusing on the key points, allowing readers to decide to what extent they would like to further their knowledge in a particular subdiscipline." (Doody's, 20 January 2012) Table of ContentsContributors vii Series Foreword ix Preface xi 1 Nutrient Basics 1 Adam L Collins, Penny J Hunking and Samantha J Stear 2 Exercise Physiology 16 Susan M Shirreffs 3 Exercise Biochemistry 20 Stuart DR Galloway 4 Carbohydrate 31 Asker Jeukendrup and Clyde Williams 5 Protein and Amino Acids 41 Peter WR Lemon 6 Fat Metabolism 51 Bente Kiens and John A Hawley 7 Fluids and Electrolytes 59 Susan M Shirreffs 8 Micronutrients 66 Vicki Deakin 9 Supplements and Ergogenic Aids 89 Hans Braun, Kevin Currell and Samantha J Stear 10 Nutrition for Weight and Resistance Training 120 Stuart M Phillips, Keith Baar and Nathan Lewis 11 Nutrition for Power and Sprint Training 134 Nicholas A Burd and Stuart M Phillips 12 Nutrition for Middle-Distance and Speed-Endurance Training 146 Trent Stellingwerff and Bethanie Allanson 13 Nutrition for Endurance and Ultra-Endurance Training 158 Andrew Bosch and Karlien M Smit 14 Nutrition for Technical and Skill-Based Training 173 Shelly Meltzer and Neil Hopkins 15 Nutrition for Disability Athletes 188 Jeanette Crosland and Elizabeth Broad 16 Competition Nutrition 200 Louise M Burke 17 Losing, Gaining and Making Weight for Athletes 210 Helen O'Connor and Gary Slater 18 Eating Disorders and Athletes 233 Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen and Ina Garthe 19 Bone Health 244 Charlotte (Barney) Sanborn, David L Nichols and Nancy M DiMarco 20 Nutrition and the Gastrointestinal Tract for Athletes 264 Jeni Pearce and John O Hunter 21 Immunity 281 Glen Davison and Richard J Simpson 22 Travel 304 Bronwen Lundy and Elizabeth Broad 23 Population Groups: I 316 Children Fiona Pelly Female Athletes Nanna L Meyer Masters Penny J Hunking 24 Population Groups: II 335 Ethnic Groups Weileen Png Vegetarian/Vegan Athletes Wendy Martinson The Injured Athlete: Surgery and Rehabilitation Nicola Maffulli and Filippo Spiezia 25 Training and Competition Environments 357 Joanne L Fallowfield, Joseph DJ Layden and Adrian J Allsopp Index 375 Visit the supporting companion website for this book: www.wiley.com/go/sport_and_exercise_nutrition
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Human Kinetics Publishers Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology
Book Synopsis Karen Clippinger's first edition of Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology was hailed as the definitive text on the topic. This new edition builds on that success by retaining its scientific perspective while making the material more accessible to students and teachers. What's New? A suite of online instructor and student ancillaries to support the text An improved organization that will help teachers better cover the content in their courses A reduction of the scientific depth to produce a more reader-friendly book that focuses on the musculoskeletal anatomy and kinesiology that dancers need to know Graphics, photos, and anatomical illustrations that demonstrate muscle movements and technique considerations and set the book apart from others in its field Primary Focus While much is new in this second edition, Clippinger retains her emphasis on presenting the anatomical and kinesiological material that is esse
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