Principles of manual sports medicine / Steven J. Karageanes.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sect. I. Techniques -- Functional techniques-- High-velocity, low-amplitude technique-- Counterstrain technique-- Muscle energy techniques-- Sect. II. Exercise applications -- Myofascial release-- Joint play-- Physical medicine modalities-- Massage and soft tissue manipulation-- Exercise principles-- Exercise prescription-- Stretching-- Core stabilization in the athlete-- Throwing program-- Sect. III. Regional evaluation and treatment -- Sect. IV. Specific sports -- Baseball-- Basketball-- Cycling-- Dance-- Football-- Golf-- Gymnastics-- Hockey-- Lacrosse-- Martial arts-- Rowing-- Running-- Soccer-- Volleyball-- Sect. V. Specific populations -- The industrial athlete-- The disabled athlete-- The geriatric athlete-- The emergency athlete-- The pediatric athlete-- The pregnant athlete.

"Combining the principles of osteopathic medicine, biomechanics, physical therapy, and standard approaches to sports and orthopedic injury, this illustrated handbook delivers a comprehensive approach to athletic injury treatment - assuring faster recovery, a quicker return to play, and better injury prevention for your patients." "Inside, you'll find detailed discussions of each body region, the commonly occurring injuries to that site, and clear stepwise guidance on the manual medicine techniques you can use to return your patients to peak performance. You'll also benefit from sport-specific chapters that prepare you to treat almost any athletic injury." "Whether used as a refresher for manual techniques, a roadmap to the musculoskeletal exam, a reference for stretches, or as a new approach to sports injury treatment, this book will prove indispensable to your practice."--BOOK JACKET.

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