Prentice William E. (ed.) Principles of Athletic Training: A Guide to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice

16th edition. — McGraw-Hill Education, 2017. — 1008 p.Principles of Athletic Training: A Competency-Based Approach is designed to be used by athletic trainers in courses concerned with the scientific, evidence-based and clinical foundations of athletic training and sports medicine. The text leads the student from general foundations to specific concepts relative to injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. As the student progresses from beginning to end, he or she will understand the complexities of the profession of athletic training. An over-arching goal of the text is to make certain that each and every one of the educational competencies identified by the Education Council is specifically covered. After using this text the student should be able to apply the appropriate techniques and concepts in the day-to-day performance of his or her job as an athletic trainer.Professional Development and Responsibilities
The Athletic Trainer as a Health Care Provider
Health Care Organization and Administration in Athletic Training
Legal Concerns and Insurance Issues
Risk Management
Fitness and Conditioning Techniques
Nutrition and Supplements
Environmental Considerations
Protective Equipment
Wrapping and Taping
Pathology of Sports Injury
Mechanisms and Characteristics of Musculoskeletal and Nerve Trauma
Tissue Response to Injury
Management Skills
Psychosocial Intervention for Sports Injuries and Illnesses
On-the-Field Acute Care and Emergency Procedures
Off-the-Field Injury Evaluation
Infectious Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Universal Precautions
Using Therapeutic Modalities
Using Therapeutic Exercise in Rehabilitation
Pharmacology, Drugs, and Sports
Musculoskeletal Conditions
The Foot
The Ankle and Lower Leg
The Knee and Related Structures
The Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvis
The Shoulder Complex
The Elbow
The Forearm, Wrist, Hand, and Fingers
The Spine
General Medical Conditions
The Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
The Thorax and Abdomen
Skin Disorders
Additional General Medical Conditions