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Written for students within Exercises Science and Exercise Physiology, Survey of Athletic Injuries for Exercise Science clearly outlines traditional prevention and care of athletic injuries for those who do not have an athletic training background. It addresses the role that professionals in exercise science, exercise physiology, and other health-related fields play in the treatment of injuries and illnesses in the physically active population. The...
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"This book outlines the entire process of taping by first marking an area of dysfunction, then preparing and cutting tape, followed by application with variants for specific problems. It includes 60 specific areas of pain and 40 QR codes to YouTube video demonstrations of the techniques"--
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This volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series is a practical guide on the prevention of sports injuries. It covers all Olympic sports, plus additional sport activities with international competition, such as rugby. Focusing on reducing the potential for injuries, the book is organised by regions of the body. There are also chapters on the importance of injury prevention and developing an injury prevention program within a team....
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Taping and Wrapping Made Simple is a basic yet comprehensive guide to taping and wrapping. Designed with the beginner or novice in mind, this text introduces the reader to basic anatomy, medical terminology, and general taping techniques. The book begins by introducing essential supplies and terminology and then moves on to the basic foundation in taping and wrapping techniques as well as injury and wound care. The remainder of the book presents simple-to-follow...
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This week we look at some of the advances in science and technology which are helping us to limit, prevent or recover from injury, and improve our general performance ... but also find out what can happen when we push things a little too far ... Concussion continues to be a hot topic in the sports world. Jonathan meets RCSI's Dara Meldrum who is developing an app to rehabilitate inner-ear imbalance - a common symptom of concussion - and talks to Dublin-based...
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"With numerous methods available for orthopedic injuries, many texts go into all the applications in a given area or injury and leave readers wondering which one works best or is more useful. Taping, Wrapping, and Bracing for Athletic Trainers: Functional Methods for Application and Fabrication is a collection of some of the most commonly used and most functional taping, wrapping, and bracing techniques for orthopedic injuries. Andy Grubbs has designed...
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An effective way to treat a myriad of conditions such as muscle pain, bruising, sore muscles, bad posture, swelling, strains, sprains, support during training, arthritic conditions, menstrual complaints, headaches and even sinusitis. Tapes, both elastic and non-elastic, are applied directly to the skin. The most important effect of the tape is pain relief and the second is increased mobility. That relationship between pain and movement is critical....
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In The Brain on Youth Sports, Julie Stamm dissects the issue of repetitive brain trauma in youth sports, clearly explaining the science behind concussions, CTE, and subconcussive impacts. It's not all about concussions. Repetitive impacts that happen with every soccer header or football tackle can damage the brain, too. The consequences can be even worse for a child's developing brain. Stamm counters the myths, bad arguments, and propaganda around...
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A physician with thirty-five years of experience treating people with brain injuries shares the latest research on concussions and best practices for care. The explosion of attention to sports concussions has many of us thinking about the addled brains of our football and hockey heroes. But concussions happen to everyone, not just elite athletes. Children fall from high chairs, drivers and cyclists get into accidents, and workers encounter unexpected...
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