Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries (Athletic Training Education Series) Book

Part I. Basic Concepts 
Chapter 1. Concepts of Rehabilitation
The Roles of Rehabilitation Team Members
Interacting With Team Members
Qualities of Professionalism
Components of a Rehabilitation Program
Basic Components of Therapeutic Exercise
Return-to-Competition Criteria
Psychological Considerations
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Chapter 2. Concepts of Healing
Primary and Secondary Healing
Healing Phases
Growth Factors
Healing of Specific Tissues
Tensile Strength during Healing
Factors That Affect Healing
The Role of Therapeutic Exercise in Healing 
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Chapter 3. Concepts in Physics
Force
Newton's Laws of Motion
Center of Gravity
Stability and Fixation
Body Levers
Levers and Force
Physiological Muscle Advantages
Other Concepts in Physics
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
Suggested Reading

Chapter 4. Evaluation and Examination
Evaluation: Making a Profile
Assessment: Planning for Action
Keeping Rehabilitation Records
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Part II. Therapeutic Exercise Parameters and Techniques
Chapter 5. Range of Motion and Flexibility
Defining Flexibility and Range of Motion
Connective-Tissue Composition
Effects of Immobilization on Connective Tissue
Effects of Remobilization on Connective Tissue
Mechanical Properties and Tissue Behavior in Range of Motion
Neuromuscular Influences on Range of Motion
Determining Normal Range of Motion
Measuring Range of Motion
Terminology in Goniometry
Stretching Techniques 
Exercise Progression
Special Considerations
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Chapter 6. Manual Therapy Techniques
Critical Analysis
Massage
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Trigger Points
Muscle Energy
Joint Mobilization
Neural Mobilization
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References
Suggested Reading

Chapter 7. Muscle Strength and Endurance
Muscle Structure and Function
Neuromuscular Physiology
Fast- and Slow-Twitch Fibers 
Muscle Strength, Power, and Endurance
Force Production
Types of Muscle Activity
Open and Closed Kinetic Chain Activity
Evaluating Muscle Strength
Gradations of Muscle Activity
Strength Equipment
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Strengthening Principles
Exercise Progression
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Chapter 8. The ABCs of Proprioception
Neurophysiology of Proprioception
Central Nervous System Proprioceptor Sites
Balance
Coordination
Agility
Therapeutic Exercise for Proprioception
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Chapter 9. Plyometrics
Neuromuscular Principles
Plyometric Force Production
Plyometric Exercise Phases
Pre-Plyometric Considerations
Plyometric Program Design
Plyometric Program Considerations
Precautions and Contraindications
Equipment
Lower-Extremity Plyometrics 
Upper-Extremity and Trunk Plyometrics
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Chapter 10. Functional Exercise
Definitions, Foundations, and Goals
Contributions to Therapeutic Exercise
Basic Functional Activities
Advanced Functional Activities
Advanced Functional Exercise Progression
Precautions
Functional Evaluation
A Lower-Extremity Functional Progression
An Upper-Extremity Functional Progression
Returning the Patient to Full Participation
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
Suggested Reading

Part III. General Therapeutic Exercise Applications
Chapter 11. Posture and Body Mechanics
Posture
Muscle Imbalances
Body Mechanics
Body-Awareness Programs
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References
Suggested Reading

Chapter 12. Ambulation and Ambulation Aids
Normal Gait
Pathological Gait
Normal Running Gait
Mechanics of Ambulation with Assistive Devices
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Chapter 13. Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise 
Physical Properties and Principles of Water
Equipment
Indications, Advantages, Precautions, and Contraindications
Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise Principles and Guidelines
Deep-Water Exercise
Aquatic Therapeutic Exercises
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Chapter 14. Swiss Balls and Foam Rollers
Swiss Balls
Swiss-Ball Exercises
Foam Rollers
Foam-Roller Exercises
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
Reference
Suggested Reading
Chapter 15. Therapeutic Exercise for Tendinitis
Terminology
Tendon Structure
Etiology
Tendon Response
General Treatment
Specific Treatment
Examples of Tendinitis Cases 
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Part IV. Specific Applications
Chapter 16. Spine and Sacroiliac
General Rehabilitation Considerations
Soft-Tissue Mobilization 
Joint Mobilization
Flexibility Exercises
Posture and Pelvic Stabilization Exercises
Strengthening Exercises
Agility and Coordination Exercises
Special Rehabilitation Applications
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References
Suggested Reading

Chapter 17. Shoulder and Arm
Mechanics of Overhead Sport Activities
General Rehabilitation Considerations
Soft-Tissue Mobilization 
Joint Mobilization
Flexibility Exercises
Strengthening Exercises
Stabilization Exercises
Plyometric Exercises
Functional Activities
Special Rehabilitation Applications
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References
Suggested Reading

Chapter 18. Elbow and Forearm
General Rehabilitation Considerations
Soft-Tissue Mobilization
Joint Mobilization
Flexibility Exercises
Strengthening Exercises
Functional Activities
Special Rehabilitation Applications
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References
Suggested Reading

Chapter 19. Wrist and Hand
General Rehabilitation Considerations
Soft-Tissue Mobilization
Joint Mobilization
Flexibility Exercises
Strengthening Exercises
Plyometric Exercises
Functional Activities
Special Rehabilitation Applications
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References
Suggested Reading

Chapter 20. Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg
General Rehabilitation Considerations
Common Structural Deformities
Orthotic Treatment for Foot Deformities
Determining Proper Footwear for Patients
Soft-Tissue Mobilization
Deep-Tissue Massage 
Joint Mobilization
Flexibility Exercises
Strengthening Exercises
Proprioceptive Exercises
Functional Exercises
Special Rehabilitation Applications
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References
Suggested Reading

Chapter 21. Knee and Thigh
General Rehabilitation Considerations
Soft-Tissue Mobilization
Joint Mobilization
Flexibility Exercises
Strengthening Exercises
Proprioceptive Exercises
Functional Exercises
Special Rehabilitation Applications
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References

Chapter 22. Hip
General Rehabilitation Considerations
Soft-Tissue Mobilization
Joint Mobilization
Flexibility Exercises
Strengthening Exercises
Proprioceptive Exercises
Functional Exercises
Special Rehabilitation Applications
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Lab Activities
References