Musculoskeletal Assessment in Athletic Training and Therapy

Written in conjunction with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Musculoskeletal Assessment in Athletic Training provides a comprehensive overview of common injuries impacting the extremities and the assessments and examinations the Athletic Trainer can conduct. Unit I “Foundations” introduces the student to the foundations of examination, evaluation, and musculoskeletal diagnosis, providing a helpful recap of relevant medical terminology along the way. Units II and III delve directly into the lower and upper extremities, reviewing relevant anatomy, discussing common injuries, and discussing their assessment. Finally, Unit IV “Medical Considerations and Risk Management” provides an overview of factors to keep in mind when evaluating the lower and upper extremities, including the needs of special populations, environmental conditions, and other medical conditions that can complicate the evaluation.\nMusculoskeletal Assessment in Athletic Training and Therapy is written by Matthew R. Kutz; Andrea E. Cripps; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBNs for Musculoskeletal Assessment in Athletic Training and Therapy are 9781284231076, 1284231070 and the print ISBNs are 9781284151923, 1284151921. Additional ISBNs include 9781284151930, 9781284231052, 9781284231069.