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Injury recognition and prevention : lower and upper extremity / Genevieve Ludwig and Megan Streveler.

By:

Ludwig, Genevieve [author.]

Contributor(s):

Streveler, Megan [author.]

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Health, wellness, and exercise science collectionPublisher: New York, [New York] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Momentum Press, 2016Edition: First editionDescription: 1 online resource (127 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9781944749408

Subject(s):

Additional physical formats: Print version:: No titleDDC classification:

617.1027 23

LOC classification:

RD97 .L835 2016

NLM classification:

QT 261

Online resources:

An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view

Available additional physical forms:

Also available in print.

Contents:

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.

Abstract: 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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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.