Essentials of Athletic Injury Management provides the information students need to manage the care of athletic injuries, from prevention and identification and assessment of injuries to interaction with players, parents, and physicians. Designed for those beginning careers in coaching, physical education, and the fitness profession, this text prepares learners to manage injury and emergency situations when an athletic trainer or physician is not available. Each chapter focuses on promoting an understanding of the prevention and care of particular types of athletic injuries, progressing from general to specific concepts. Action plans, checklists, and applications of universal precautions in athletic environments are included to provide the practical tools needed to get started in the field. The twelfth edition of Essentials of Athletic Injury Management provides the reader with the most current information on the subject of prevention and basic care of sports injuries.

About the Author

Dr. William Prentice is Professor of Exercise and Sport Science and Coordinator of the Sports Medicine Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he also serves as the Director of the NATA approved Graduate Athletic Training Education Program.

Contents

۱ Fitness Professionals, Coaches, and the Sports Medicine Team: Defining Roles
۲ Organizing and Administering an Athletic Health Care Program
۳ Legal Liability and Insurance
۴ Preventing Injuries Through Fitness Training
۵ Sports Nutrition and Supplements
۶ Selecting and Using Protective Sports Equipment
۷ Understanding the Potential Dangers of Adverse Environmental Conditions
۸ Handling Emergency Situations and Injury Assessment
۹ Preventing the Spread of Infectious Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Wound Care
۱۰ Wrapping and Taping Techniques
۱۱ Understanding the Basics of Injury Rehabilitation
۱۲ Helping the Injured Athlete Psychologically
۱۳ Recognizing Different Sports Injuries
۱۴ The Foot and Toes
۱۵ The Ankle and Lower Leg
۱۶ The Knee and Related Structures
۱۷ The Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvis
۱۸ The Shoulder Complex
۱۹ The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
۲۰ The Spine
۲۱ The Thorax and Abdomen
۲۲ The Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
۲۳ General Medical Conditions and Additional Health Concerns
۲۴ Substance Abuse
۲۵ Preventing and Managing Injuries in Young Athletes
Appendix A: Employment Settings for the Athletic Trainer
Appendix B: Requirements for Certification as an Athletic Trainer
Appendix C: Directional Movements for Body Joints