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Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy is an excellent textbook for first year students on sport physiotherapy, coaching and related health care courses. The text was written by a unique combination of world-recognized authors who have had years of experience at professional level and are also highly recognized lecturers in sport physiotherapy.
List of contents
Chapter 1. The Preparticipation Physical Examination
Chapter 2. Fitness Testing and Conditioning
Chapter 3. Nutritional Aspects of Health and Performance
Chapter 6. Athletic Taping, Padding and Bracing
Chapter 7. Injury Mechanisms and Classifications
Chapter 11. Head, Spine and Thorax Injury Recognition
Chapter 13. Acute Care
Chapter 15. Concepts of Rehabilitation and Healing
Chapter 18. Pharmacology in Athletic Training
About the author
Susan Kay Hillman, ATC, PT, is associate professor and director of human anatomy at the Arizona School of Health Sciences, a division of the A.T. Still University. She has more than 13 years of experience as head athletic trainer for the University of Arizona and has served as a consultant, assistant athletic trainer and physiotherapist for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles American football clubs.
Summary
Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy is based on the most recent athletic training education competencies from the NATA and provides a balanced introduction to the knowledge, skills, and clinical abilities required of entry-level athletic trainers.
