Musculoskeletal Assessment in Athletic Training and Therapy

Download or read book Musculoskeletal Assessment in Athletic Training and Therapy written by Matthew R. Kutz and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2020-11-13 with total page 645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in conjunction with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Musculoskeletal Assessment in Athletic Training 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.