| Description |
1 online resource (xxxv, 807 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Introduction to designing a rehabilitation program / James R. Scifers -- Tissue healing / Jeffrey B. Driban, Ryan T. Tierney -- Psychological aspects of rehabilitation / Lindsey C. Blom -- Range of motion / Michael Higgins -- Stretching / James R. Scifers -- Joint mobilization / James R. Scifers -- Strengthening / James R. Scifers, Michael Higgins -- Core stability / Michael Higgins -- Plyometrics / Michael Higgins -- Isokinetics / James R. Scifers, Michael Higgins -- Aerobic conditioning / Michael Higgins -- Aquatic exercise / Michael Higgins -- Proprioception / Ryan T. Tierney, Jeffrey B. Driban, and James R. Scifers -- Rehabilitation of the foot and ankle complex / Glenn P. Brown, Joseph Skocypec, Jodi Faust -- Rehabilitation of the tibiofemoral joint / Patricia Ponce -- Rehabilitation of the patellofemoral joint / Airelle Hunter-Giordano -- Rehabilitation of the hip, thigh and groin / James R. Scifers, Michael Higgins -- Rehabilitation of the pelvis and sacroiliac joint / Vincent Disabella, Darren McAuley -- Rehabilitation of the lumbar spine / James R. Scifers, Michael Higgins -- Rehabilitation of the cervical and thoracic spine / Michael Higgins -- Rehabilitation of the shoulder / Gary Lynch, Michael Higgins -- Rehabilitation of the elbow and forearm / Gary Lynch, Michael Higgins -- Rehabilitation and injury prevention in the overhead athlete / Michael Higgins -- Rehabilitation of the wrist and hand / Mary L. Mundrane-Zweiacher |
| Summary |
"You'll begin with an introduction to the science behind rehabilitation and the application of specific techniques. Then, for each joint, guided decision-making, chapter-specific case studies, lab activities and skill performance help you meet all of the competencies for therapeutic exercise required by the NATA."--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (EBL platform, viewed April 25, 2017) |
| Subject |
Sports injuries -- Exercise therapy
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Sports physical therapy.
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Athletic Injuries -- rehabilitation
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Exercise Therapy -- methods
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Musculoskeletal Manipulations -- methods
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MEDICAL -- Sports Medicine.
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Training.
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Sports injuries -- Exercise therapy
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Sports physical therapy
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Higgins, Michael, 1963- editor.
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| ISBN |
0803625219 |
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9780803625211 |
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