Injury recognition and prevention : lower and upper extremity / Genevieve Ludwig and Megan Streveler.
By: Ludwig, Genevieve [author.].
Contributor(s): Streveler, Megan [author.].
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BookSeries: Health, wellness, and exercise science collection: Publisher: New York, [New York] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Momentum Press, 2016Edition: First edition.Description: 1 online resource (127 pages) : illustrations.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781944749408.Subject(s): Sports injuries | Wounds and injuries | Athletic Injuries | Wounds and Injuries | athletic training | common lower extremity injuries | common upper extremity injuries | concussion | injury prevention | sports medicineGenre/Form: Libros electronicos.DDC classification: 617.1027 Online resources: Click to View | Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | URL | Copy number | Status | Date due | Item holds |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I. Lower extremity -- 1. Foot and toe injuries -- 2. Ankle injuries -- 3. Lower leg injuries -- 4. Knee injuries -- 5. Hip and thigh injuries -- 6. Lumbar spine injuries --
Part II. Upper extremity -- 7. Shoulder injuries -- 8. Elbow injuries -- 9. Wrist and hand injuries -- 10. Cervical spine injuries -- 11. Head injuries -- Index.
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This book covers the most common musculoskeletal injuries of the arms, legs, and spine. The text is designed to be a reference tool for students and professionals who work with athletes or a physically active population. Each chapter covers a specific anatomical joint area and includes a brief review of musculoskeletal anatomy, common injury etiology, signs and symptoms for easy recognition, and the most commonly prescribed treatment or rehabilitation plan. Also discussed are preventative measures to avoid sustaining these common injuries. Coaches, students in allied health professions, physical education teachers, parents, and athletes will benefit from reading this text. The first part of the text discusses lower extremity injuries, including commonly seen issues of the foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, hip, and lumbar spine. The second part of the text discusses upper extremity injuries, including commonly seen issues of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, cervical spine, and head injuries.
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