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Fundamentals of athletic training

Fundamentals of Athletic Training, Fourth Edition, provides a clear understanding of the functions, skills, and activities that are involved in the work of certified athletic trainers. This book helps students evaluate the possibility of a career as a sports medicine professional.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cartwright, Lorind 1956- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Champaign, IL Human Kinetics [2019]
Edition:Fourth edition
Subjects:
Athletic trainers
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Table of Contents:
  • Unit I : Professional and administrative aspects of athletic training. Athletic training as a profession
  • Administration and professional development
  • Design a nd development of the athletic training facility
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Fiscal management
  • The preparticipation physical exam
  • Unit II : Basics of human anatomy and physiology. Introduction to anatomy
  • Basics of tissue injuries
  • Unit III : Athletic-related injuries to the head, spine, and axial region. Head injuries
  • Facial injuries
  • Throat and thorax injuries
  • Abdominal injuries
  • Spinal injuries
  • Unit IV : Athletic-related injuries to the upper extremity. Shoulder injuries
  • Elbow injuries
  • Wrist and hand injuries
  • Unit V : Athletic-related injuries to the lower extremity. Hip, pelvis, and thigh injuries
  • Knee injuries
  • Foot, ankle, and lower-leg injuries
  • Unit VI : Rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries. Patient assessment and treatment methods
  • Reconditioning programs
  • Psychosocial aspects of athletic training
  • Unit VII : Providing emergency care. Planning for emergencies
  • Primary and secondary procedures
  • Environmental situations and injuries
  • Stabilization and transportation of injured athletes
  • Unit VIII : Preventing athletic injuries. Protective taping and wrapping
  • Protective equipment used in athletics
  • Unit IX : Other athletic conditions and concerns. Basic diagnostic imaging and testing
  • Conditions and illnesses
  • Communicable diseases
  • Common drugs used in athletics
  • Nutrition and weight control
  • Athletes with disabilities or disorders

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