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Physical therapists specializing in athletic rehabilitation from across the US and Canada explain the current science and practice of therapeutic exercises for athletes who have undergone surgery to treat injuries. The primary readers are intended to be practicing clinicians, but editors and contributors do take account of the fact that the 1991 and 1998 editions have also been used extensively as textbooks. Among the changes here are updated rehabilitation protocols, six new chapters on various topics, rehabilitation guidelines reflecting current usage, and the chapter on modalities revised to more of a clinical efficacy model.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Description
Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete 3/e represents collaboration among orthopaedists, physical trainers, and athletic trainers. It reviews the rehabilitation needs for all types of sports injuries, stressing the treatment of the entire kinetic chain with various exercises. Chapters have been extensively revised, featuring new concepts and techniques. The 3rd edition of Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete includes four new chapters (Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control; Cervical Spine Rehabilitation; Functional Training and Advanced Rehabilitation; and Plyometrics), new contributors and new features, such as summary boxes and tables.


Book Info
B. Saunders. Univ. of Virginia, Charlottesville. Reviews the rehabilitation needs of all types of sports injuries while stressing the treatment of the entire kinetic chain with all types of exercises. Halftone photos and line drawings. 18 U.S. contributors. First edition: c1991. DNLM: Athletic Injuries--rehabilition.


About the Author
James R. Andrews, MD, Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA; Chairman, American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL; Kevin E. Wilk, PT, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Programs in Physical Therapy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; National Director, Research and Clinical Education, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Corporation; Associate Clinical Director,Health South Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center,Birmingham;Director of Rehabilitative Research,American Sports Medicine Institute,Birmingham, Alabama; and Gary L. Harrelson, EdD, ATC, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Athletic Training Education Program, The University of Alabama; Manager, Educational Services and Technology, DCH Regional Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL

ANNOTATION

The book contains black-and-white illustrations.

SYNOPSIS

Physical therapists specializing in athletic rehabilitation from across the US and Canada explain the current science and practice of therapeutic exercises for athletes who have undergone surgery to treat injuries. The primary readers are intended to be practicing clinicians, but editors and contributors do take account of the fact that the 1991 and 1998 editions have also been used extensively as textbooks. Among the changes here are updated rehabilitation protocols, six new chapters on various topics, rehabilitation guidelines reflecting current usage, and the chapter on modalities revised to more of a clinical efficacy model. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

FROM THE CRITICS

Philip Dean Zaneteas

This represents an attempt to provide a summary textbook on the rehabilitation of the injured athlete. The first eight chapters provide an overview of psychological and physiological factors in rehabilitation, the physical examination of the athlete, and goniometric measurement parameters. Subsequent chapters focus on the use of modalities, mobilization, and isokinetic testing. A general introductory chapter on the principles of rehabilitation is included. The second half of the book is devoted to assessment of specific rehabilitation areas, including the lower leg, ankle, foot, knee, hamstring, quadriceps, and groin. Low back, shoulder, and elbow rehabilitation as well as wrist and hand injuries are also addressed. The final sections are devoted to aquatic rehabilitation, upper extremity biometrics, knee and leg exercises, and a ten-exercise program for throwing and interval rehabilitation. The purpose of the text appears to be an attempt to provide a reference source for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries in athletes. This is not a text for general rehabilitation of the elderly or patients with serious underlying medical problems. Taken in this context, it is targeted for those caring for the athletic patient population. However, the underlying physiologic and rehabilitation principles can be extrapolated to a lesser degree with the non-athletic population. The text attempts to provide specific rehabilitation protocols only after introducing the underlying scientific rationale for their implementation. There is a thorough review of the scientific literature provided in each chapter, especially in the first half of the book. Diagrams, graphs, and photographs whichelucidate each topic are also clear and directed to the specific topic at hand. In terms of the target audience, this text represents a comprehensive introduction to residents in training. A great deal of the material, however, will probably be a review for the experienced physician. One strength is that a great majority of the contributing authors have a physical therapy background. This facilitates an emphasis on the nuts and bolts of physical therapy for specific musculoskeletal problems.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Philip Dean Zaneteas, MD, PhD (Kokomo Rehabilitation Hospital)Description: This represents an attempt to provide a summary textbook on the rehabilitation of the injured athlete. The first eight chapters provide an overview of psychological and physiological factors in rehabilitation, the physical examination of the athlete, and goniometric measurement parameters. Subsequent chapters focus on the use of modalities, mobilization, and isokinetic testing. A general introductory chapter on the principles of rehabilitation is included. The second half of the book is devoted to assessment of specific rehabilitation areas, including the lower leg, ankle, foot, knee, hamstring, quadriceps, and groin. Low back, shoulder, and elbow rehabilitation as well as wrist and hand injuries are also addressed. The final sections are devoted to aquatic rehabilitation, upper extremity biometrics, knee and leg exercises, and a ten-exercise program for throwing and interval rehabilitation. Purpose: The purpose of the text appears to be an attempt to provide a reference source for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries in athletes. This is not a text for general rehabilitation of the elderly or patients with serious underlying medical problems. Audience: Taken in this context, it is targeted for those caring for the athletic patient population. However, the underlying physiologic and rehabilitation principles can be extrapolated to a lesser degree with the non-athletic population. Features: The text attempts to provide specific rehabilitation protocols only after introducing the underlying scientific rationale for their implementation. There is a thorough review of the scientific literature provided in each chapter, especially in the first half of the book. Diagrams, graphs, and photographs which elucidate each topic are also clear and directed to the specific topic at hand. Assessment: In terms of the target audience, this text represents a comprehensive introduction to residents in training. A great deal of the material, however, will probably be a review for the experienced physician. One strength is that a great majority of the contributing authors have a physical therapy background. This facilitates an emphasis on the nuts and bolts of physical therapy for specific musculoskeletal problems.

RATING

3 Stars from Doody

ACCREDITATION