Musculoskeletal Assessment in Athletic Training and Therapy

Each new print copy includes Navigate Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, 120 videos outlining how to perform specific techniques covered in the chapters,student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. Developed in conjunction with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and written for students in professional athletic training and therapy programs, Musculoskeletal Assessment in Athletic Training and Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of the many injuries impacting the extremities, and the assessments and examinations Athletic Trainers should conduct to accurately diagnosis and treat each injury. 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 then delve directly into the lower and upper extremities, reviewing relevant anatomy, discussing common injuries, and discussing their assessment. Each chapter opens with an overview, learning objectives, and fun facts about specific joints. Practical Case Studies are included in each chapter, and a unique One-In-A-Million Case features a rare or unusual pathology. Pearls and Pitfalls help students remember keys to sound evaluation strategies. Critical Thinking Questions help tie all the content together and enforce key concepts discussed in the chapter. The Navigate 2 package includes 120 videos showing how to perform specific techniques covered in the chapters, and bonus techniques. Written for courses focused on orthopedic assessment of the extremities for the two semester sequence.