Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation : A Sport-Specific Approach

by Ralph M. Buschbacher

Other authorsRandall L. Braddom (Author)
Paper Book, 1994

Status

Available

Call number

ISMC Library - QT 260 S76315 1994

Publication

Philadelphia : St. Louis : Hanley & Belfus, Mosby

ISBN

9781560531333

Description

A physiotherapist's approach to the rehabilitation of sports injuries, stressing teamwork, functions assessment, exercise prescription and knowledge of biomechanical function. The book discusses the examination principles of tissue injury and healing, strength and flexibility training common to all sports. It also focuses on the common specific sports, detailing their common injuries, management and rehabilitation.

Local notes

CONTENTS:
Preparticipation physical examination / Margot Putukian, Douglas B. McKeag -- Tissue injury and healing: using medications, modalities and exercise to maximize recovery / Susan L. Hubbell, Ralph M. Buschbacher -- Strength training and flexibility / Michael F. Dillingham, Joel S. Saal -- Rehabilitation of throwing and racquet sport injuries / James R. Andrews, James A. Whiteside, Kevin E. Wilk -- Swimming injuries: diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation / Frank Y. Wei -- Basketball injuries and rehabilitation / Sanford S. Kunkel.
Evaluation and treatment of injuries in competitive divers / Steven J. Anderson, Benjamin D. Rubin -- Rehabilitation of running injuries / Jeffrey L. Young, Joel M. Press -- Prevention and treatment of bicycle injuries / Randall L. Braddom -- Issues in gymnastics and dancers / Anthony J. Margherita -- Football and other contact sport injuries: diagnosis and treatment / John C. Pritchard -- Body-building and weight-lifting: special issues in rehabilitation / Robert S. Millard -- Alpine skiing / Edward R. Laskowski -- Knee bracing / Wilhem A. Zuelzer.
Ankle sprain evaluation and bracing / Ralph M. Buschbacher -- Pediatric sports issues / Phillip R. Bryant, Barbara Koch -- Active woman: anatomy and physiology / Ralph M. Buschbacher, Lois P. Buschbacher -- Active woman: medical, gynecologic and reproductive concerns / Lois P. Busbachbacher, Ralph M. Busbachbacher -- Wheelchair athlete / Leslie K. Schultz -- Exercise and sports in persons with medical illness: guidelines and precautions / Phillip R. Bryant -- Exercise for life: role of sports in preventing and treating medical illness / R.P. Bonfiglio.
Aqua running for athletic rehabilitation / Robert P. Wilder, David Brennan.
Page: 0.0885 seconds