Taxonomy of Injury Pathology and Classifications -- The Examination Process -- Evidence-Based Injury Evaluation -- Diagnostic Imaging for Musculoskeletal Injuries -- The Foot and Ankle -- Knee Joint -- Hip and Thigh -- Abdomen and Thorax -- Wrist and Hand -- Elbow -- Shoulder Evaluation -- Spine -- Head and Face.
Summary:
"Musculoskeletal Assessment in Athletic Training and Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of common injuries impacting the extremities and the assessments and examinations the Athletic Trainer can conduct. Unit I "Foundations" introduces the student to the foundations of examination, evaluation, and musculoskeletal diagnosis, providing a helpful recap of relevant medical terminology along the way. Units II and III delve directly into the lower and upper extremities, reviewing relevant anatomy, discussing common injuries, and discussing their assessment. Finally, Unit IV "Medical Considerations and Risk Management" provides an overview of factors to keep in mind when evaluating the lower and upper extremities, including the needs of special populations, environmental conditions, and other medical conditions that can complicate the evaluation"-- Provided by publisher.
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