Fundamentals of Athletic Training / Edition 3

by Lorin A. Cartwright, William A. Pitney

Overview

Fundamentals of Athletic Training, Third Edition, explains foundational concepts in athletic training and presents injuries and illnesses commonly encountered by certified athletic trainers. Written specifically for high school students, this text develops the knowledge and skills of students assisting athletic trainers on the field and in the training room as well as those considering future careers as sports medicine professionals.

In an engaging full-color layout, the updated third edition presents the latest developments in athletic training with regard to treatment, care, administration, and certification. These new and updated topics are covered:

•How to deal with more than one injury simultaneously

•How to work with athletes with differing cultural backgrounds

•Treatment and care of athletes with specific conditions or disabilities

•Facility design and modality safety

•Equipment ordering and maintenance

•The role of the athletic trainer in school emergencies

Fundamentals of Athletic Training, Third Edition, covers all of the introductory concepts that future athletic trainers need to know—at a level that high school students can understand. The text begins with an overview of the athletic training profession and presents human anatomy and the physiology of injury and tissue healing. A quick reference list highlights where to find related anatomical drawings. It then presents comprehensive head-to-toe coverage of common injuries and includes an explanation of each injury with appropriate treatment protocols. The text also discusses various conditions, illnesses, and communicable diseases along with information on nutrition and the effects of therapeutic, recreational, and performance-enhancing drug use. Students will learn the fundamentals of rehabilitation and injury prevention techniques through the use of taping, wrapping, and protective equipment.

The third edition includes new and updated learning features that add interest, depth, and opportunities for critical thinking. Special chapter vignettes titled "What would you do if . . .?" encourage students to consider how they might handle day-to-day challenges faced by athletic trainers. “The Real World” segments provide examples of experiences that athletic trainers currently working in the field encounter. Other highlighted elements offer additional information about challenging topics, suggestions for additional research and special projects, or direction for hands-on application of theories presented within the chapter.

Fundamentals of Athletic Training, Third Edition, also includes fully updated and expanded instructor materials. Online access to the instructor guide, the test package, and a new image bank now provide convenient, one-source assistance for lecture and test preparation. As a bonus, instructors may request the Essentials of Interactive Functional Anatomy CD-ROM for use in their classrooms. This unique learning tool provides an engaging way to teach the basics of human anatomy.

Fundamentals of Athletic Training, Third Edition, provides student athletic training assistants with a clear understanding of the functions, skills, and activities they might encounter while assisting certified athletic trainers. By offering a solid introduction to the profession, this text will also pique the interest of students considering their career possibilities and act as a springboard to a future in athletic training and sports medicine.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736083737
Publisher:	Human Kinetics Publishers
Publication date:	01/18/2011
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.10(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Lorin A. Cartwright, MS, ATC, is assistant principal and athletic director at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. As a teacher and the school's head athletic trainer for more than 15 years, she has extensive experience with all aspects of instruction of student athletic trainers. She was an adjunct professor in athletic training at the University of Michigan for three years. Cartwright earned a bachelor's degree in physical education from Grand Valley State University and a master's degree in education from the University of Michigan.

Cartwright is the author of three books, including the popular Preparing for the Athletic Trainers' Certification Exam, and was the first woman and first high school athletic trainer to serve as the president of the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association. She served as the investigative chair on the Ethics Committee for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) from 1998 to 2004 and was also an active member of NATA’s National Membership Committee and the National Review Committee for Misconduct from 1988 through 1992. Highly regarded in her field, Cartwright was the recipient of the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association Outstanding Educator Award in 2010, the Athletic Trainer Award from the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association in 2002, the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award from the Michigan Athletic Trainers' Society in 1999, and the Distinguished Service Award from the National Athletic Trainers' Association in 1998.

Her travels have taken her to Alaska, Italy, Nova Scotia, Sweden, Finland, and the Caribbean. Cartwright has been the athletic trainer for the amateur and semipro summer basketball league and the Michigan men’s basketball all-star team, and she worked at the Olympic Trials for wrestling.

Cartwright resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she enjoys woodworking, creating stained glass, and gardening in her free time.

William A. Pitney, EdD, ATC, FNATA, is an associate professor in the department of kinesiology and physical education at Northern Illinois University. Dr. Pitney is a recognized leader in qualitative research in the athletic training profession and is a fellow of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. He has authored more than 25 peer-reviewed articles and two textbooks and is a section editor for the Journal of Athletic Training, in which he published one of the first articles on qualitative research. He is also the editor in chief for the Athletic Training Education Journal and the author of QualitativeResearch in Physical Activity and the Health Professions, and he has served on the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association Research Assistance Committee.

Dr. Pitney earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education with a specialization in athletic training from Indiana State University in 1988, a master’s degree in physical education from Eastern Michigan University in 1992, and an EdD in adult continuing education from Northern Illinois University in 2000. In his leisure time, he enjoys mountaineering, bicycling, and running.

Table of Contents

Unit I. Professional and Administrative Aspects of Athletic Training

Chapter 1. Athletic Training as a Profession

Roles of the Athletic Trainer

The Sports Medicine Team

Becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer

Athletic Training Careers

National Athletic Trainers’ Association

Chapter 2. Administration and Professional Development

Legal Issues

Avoiding Legal Problems

Athletic Training Facilities

Preventing Athletic Injuries

Administrative Issues and Documentation

Professional Development

The PREMIER Model

Unit II. Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chapter 3. Introduction to Anatomy

Anatomical Position

Body Tissues

Classification of Joints

Movement

Chapter 4. Basics of Tissue Injuries

Soft-Tissue Injuries

Bone Injuries

Unit III. Understanding Athletics Injuries to the Axial Region

Chapter 5. Head Injuries

Anatomy of the Head

Preventing Head Injuries

Head Injury Mechanisms

Treating Head Injuries

Chapter 6. Facial Injuries

Anatomy of the Facial Region

Preventing Facial Injuries

Treating Eye Injuries and Conditions

Treating Ear Injuries

Treating Nose Injuries

Treating Mouth Injuries

Chapter 7. Throat and Thorax Injuries

Anatomy of the Throat

Anatomy of the Thorax

Preventing Throat and Thorax Injuries

Treating Throat Injuries and Conditions

Treating Thorax Injuries and Conditions

Chapter 8. Abdominal Injuries

Anatomy of the Abdomen

Preventing Abdominal Injuries

Treating Abdominal Injuries and Conditions

Chapter 9. Spinal Injuries

Anatomy of the Spine

Postural Considerations

Preventing Spinal Injuries

Treating Lumbar Spine Injuries and Conditions

Treating Cervical Spine Injuries and Conditions

Unit IV. Understanding Athletic Injuries to the Upper Extremity

Chapter 10. Shoulder Injuries

Anatomy of the Shoulder

Preventing Shoulder Injuries

Treating Shoulder Injuries

Chapter 11. Elbow Injuries

Anatomy of the Elbow

Preventing Elbow Injuries

Treating Elbow Injuries and Conditions

Chapter 12. Wrist and Hand Injuries

Anatomy of the Wrist and Hand

Preventing Wrist and Hand Injuries

Treating Wrist and Hand Injuries and Conditions

Unit V. Understanding Athletic Injuries to the Lower Extremity

Chapter 13. Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh Injuries

Anatomy of the Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh

Preventing Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh Injuries

Treating Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh Injuries and Conditions

Chapter 14. Knee Injuries

Anatomy of the Knee

Preventing Knee Injuries

Treating Knee Injuries and Conditions

Chapter 15. Foot, Ankle, and Lower-Leg Injuries

Anatomy of the Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg

Preventing Foot, Ankle, and Lower-Leg Injuries

Treating Foot, Ankle, and Lower-Leg Injuries and Conditions

Unit VI. Rehabilitation and Reconditioning of Athletic Injuries

Chapter 16. Patient Assessment and Treatment Methods

Assessing the Athlete and Documenting the Findings

Phases of Treatment

Therapeutic Modalities

Chapter 17. Reconditioning Programs

Strength and Conditioning Principles

Types of Muscle Actions

Muscular Development Programs

Joint Flexibility

Exercises for Reconditioning Muscles

Cardiorespiratory Conditioning

A Word on Safety

Chapter 18. Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Training

Referring an Athlete for Professional Help

Relationship Building

Practical Suggestions

Unit VII. Providing Emergency Care

Chapter 19. Planning for Emergencies

Medical Emergency Cards

The Crisis Plan

Practicing the Crisis Plan

Chapter 20. Emergency Assessment and Procedures

Primary Assessment

Breathing Emergencies

Cardiopulmonary Emergencies

Hemorrhage

Preventing Communicable Disease Transmission

Secondary Assessment

HIT

Specific Conditions

PRICES Method

Chapter 21. Environmental Situations and Injuries

Heat-Related Problems

Cold-Related Problems

Severe Weather

Bites and Stings

Chapter 22. Stabilization and Transportation of Injured Athletes

Equipment Removal

Lifting and Moving an Athlete

Unit VIII. Preventing Athletic Injuries

Chapter 23. Protective Taping and Wrapping

Principles of Taping

Taping Techniques

Elastic Wrapping Techniques

Chapter 24. Protective Equipment Used in Athletics

Protective Equipment for the Head and Face

Protective Equipment for the Upper Body

Protective Equipment for the Lower Body

Unit IX. Other Athletic Conditions and Concerns

Chapter 25. Conditions and Illnesses

Respiratory Conditions

Vascular Conditions

Gastrointestinal Conditions

Diabetes

Epilepsy

Arthritis

Female Athlete Triad

Chapter 26. Communicable Diseases

Defending Against Microorganisms

Bloodborne Conditions

Chapter 27. Common Drugs Used in Athletics

Therapeutic Drugs

Recreational Drugs

Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Drug Abuse

Drug Testing

Chapter 28. Nutrition and Weight Control

Major Nutrients

Healthy Diet

Caloric Balance

Sport Nutrition

Popular Nutritional Supplements

Chapter 29. Athletes With Disabilities

History of Disabled Sport

Orthopedic Disabilities

Auditory and Visual Impairments

Cardiovascular Disorders

Neuromuscular Disorders

Assessing Participation Conditions

Common Injuries

Interviews

An introductory textbook for high school students taking courses in athletic training or sports medicine and a guidebook for students assisting with their high school athletic program.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Logan L Merritt, MS, ATC, LAT (University of Tennessee at Knoxville)
Description: This third edition is packed with useful educational features geared specifically for aspiring athletic training students. The updated appearance and detailed information on the athletic training profession are a welcome change from the previous two editions in 2005 and 1999.
Purpose: This educational tool is invaluable for students' career and skill set development as it provides an excellent base of knowledge in athletic training as well as updates on changes in the profession.
Audience: It is targeted at entry level athletic training students aspiring to become certified athletic trainers. Both authors are certified athletic trainers who have extensive backgrounds in the education of athletic training students. They do an excellent job of writing a book that is appealing and easy to understand.
Features: The book touches all the bases in the field of athletic training. Particularly useful for students are the "What would you do if...." and "The Real World" inserts that appear throughout the book. Not only do they provide real life athletic training experiences that relate to the text, they also place students in scenarios they will more than likely encounter as they develop in the profession.
Assessment: This is an excellent entry level athletic training textbook that provides students with a solid foundation upon which they can develop the skills necessary to become successful athletic trainers. The book has a modern feel and successfully combines celebrated athletic training education tradition with modern movements in the athletic training and allied healthcare occupations. I would recommend this book to any peer athletic trainer looking for an entry level textbook for an athletic training curriculum program.

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