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By
Micki Cuppett, EdD, ATC, Director, Athletic Training Education, Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Katie Walsh, EdD, ATC, Associate Professor, Director of Athletic Training Education Programs, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
Description
This new educational and clinical reference provides a comprehensive discussion of general medical conditions and associated pathologies
confronting athletes, coaches, and athletic trainers of all levels. Featuring NATA Educational Competencies, it covers evaluation techniques
and equipment, pharmacological principles, complete coverage of all body systems and conditions, and special populations. Red flags for
serious or life-threatening conditions are highlighted throughout, as well as implications for practice and participation in sports and
competition. An accompanying DVD provides 45 minutes of video displaying narrated procedures, animations of important concepts, and self-assessment
exercises designed to reinforce the skills and information presented in each chapter of the book.
Contents
1. Introduction to General Medical Conditions
2. Medical Evaluation Techniques and Equipment
3. Basic Pharmacological Principles
4.
Respiratory Disorders
5. Cardiovascular Disorders
6. Gastrointestinal Disorders
7. Genitourinary and Gynecological Disorders
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Neurological Disorders
9. Disorders of the Eye
10. Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Throat, and Mouth
11. Systemic Disorders
12.
Infections Diseases
13. Dermatological Conditions
14. Musculoskeletal Disorders
15. Mental Health Conditions in the Athlete
16.
Special Populations
Glossary
Appendices A-Pre-Physical Examination Questions
Appendix B--Abbreviations
Appendix C--Centimeter
to Inches Conversion Table
Appendix D--Pounds to Kilogram Conversion Table
Appendix E--Body Mass Index Table
Appendix F--Temperature
Equivalents
Index
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Hardbound, 464 pages, publication date: JUL-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-02623-9
ISBN-10: 0-323-02623-0
Imprint: MOSBY
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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