There's a new buzzword in the fitness world: fascia. It's the connective tissue that wraps around your muscles and organs and helps keep everything in place. But in our increasingly busy and often stressful lives, tension and toxins are often stored within our fascia, resulting in serious long-term consequences, such as excess weight, acute anxiety, chronic pain and poor posture. Fitness and alignment expert Lauren Roxburgh - who has worked with such stars as Gwyneth Paltrow, Gabby Reece and Melissa Rauch - has the solution to keep your fascia supple, flexible and strong. Using only a foam roller, you can reshape and elongate your muscles, release tension, break up scar tissue and rid yourself of toxins for a leaner, younger look. In just 15 minutes a day, Roxburgh's 21-day programme will guide you through a simple series of her unique rolling techniques that target 10 primary areas of the body, including the shoulders, chest, arms, legs, hips, bottom, back and stomach. The end result is a healthy, balanced, aligned body that not only looks but feels fantastic. Includes over 80 photographs to help guide you through the exercises.

The current high profile in the UK of sports and exercise medicine has been reflected in recent years by its acceptance as a stand-alone specialty and the development of the faculty of sports and exercise medicine. Written by a truly multinational list of contributors who work within, and represent the cutting edge of the discipline, Sports Injuries is in full colour throughout and contains hundreds of illustrations to aid diagnosis and understanding. It is organised by anatomical region and by sport, and also covers basic sciences such as functional anatomy, tissue injury and repair, and principles of examination and treatment to further enhance understanding.
Based on the 2001 title Sports Injuries: Recognition and Management 3rd edition, also edited by Michael Hutson, this textbook will be invaluable to those clinicians who are involved with, or anticipate involvement with, sports people and those exercising for health benefits or for pleasure, many of whom will be in need of expert advice following injury. Professionals whose careers lead them into regular contact with the exercising public, whether it is as therapists, coaches, trainers, administrators or executives, will also wish to find a place on their bookshelves for this comprehensive text on the adverse consequences of exercise.

Das Buch befasst sich mit der Arthroskopie des Schultergelenkes und des Subacromialraumes. Sowohl die Diagnostik als auch die derzeitigen Therapiemoglichkeiten werden in einer sehr detaillierten Weise beschrieben. Das Buch beginnt mit der Beschreibung der Anatomie des Schultergelenkes aus arthroskopischer Sicht. Im diagnostischen Teil werden die einzelnen Strukturen sowohl im Glenohumeralgelenksbereich als auch im Subacromialbereich hinsichtlich einer pathologischen Veranderung besprochen und vor allem die Grenzziehung zwischen gesund und pathologisch herausgearbeitet. Der therapeutische Teil beschreibt detailliert die im eigenen Krankenhaus erfolgreich eingesetzten Limbusrefixationsmethoden, die sowohl eine Nahttechnik als auch eine Verschraubungstechnik umfassen, und die Durchfuhrung der arthroskopischen subacromialen Dekompression. Letztere unterscheidet sich sehr wesentlich von den bisher beschriebenen Techniken, da nicht eine rotierende Frase, sondern eine oszillierende Feile zur Knochenresektion verwendet wird. Das Buch vermittelt, beginnend bei der Indikationsstellung zur Arthroskopie bzw. arthroskopischen Therapie, uber Lagerung, Abdeckung, notwendige Instrumente bis hin zur technischen Durchfuhrung der Arthroskopie selbst, alle notwendigen Einzelheiten, die fur die Schulterarthroskopie erforderlich sind."

Dieses Lehrbuch richtet sich an Studierende der Psychologie und Sportwissenschaft sowie an Personen, die in der Sportpraxis tatig sind und Themen der Sportpsychologie genauer und tiefgehender verstehen moechten. Zahlreiche auflockernde didaktische Elemente ermoeglichen Ihnen das leichtgangige und freudvolle Lernen komplexer Sachverhalte. Im ersten Teil lernen Sie den Facettenreichtum der Sportpsychologie sowie die Untrennbarkeit von Theorie und Sportpraxis kennen. Theoretische Grundlagen sind nach den Subdisziplinen der Psychologie (Kognition, Motivation, Emotion, Persoenlichkeit und soziale Prozesse) untergliedert und verstandlich sowie praxisnah erlautert. Dabei werden Fragen beantwortet wie: Welche kognitiven Prozesse fuhren zu guten Entscheidungen in kritischen Sportspielsituationen? Wie entsteht intrinsische Motivation zum Sporttreiben? Welche Folgen hat Wettkampfangst? Tragt Sport zur Persoenlichkeitsentwicklung bei? Wie hangen Teamklima und sportliche Leistung zusammen? Im zweiten Teil erfahren Sie alles Wichtige uber die Anwendung der Sportpsychologie in den Kontexten Leistung und Gesundheit. Wie sehen beispielsweise theoriebasierte psychologische Trainings zur Leistungssteigerung im Spitzensport aus und wie effektiv sind diese? Besteht ein Zusammenhang zwischen Sport und Gesundheit? Die von den jeweiligen Fachexperten und -expertinnen verfassten Kapitel stellen eine umfassende und optimale Prufungsvorbereitung dar. Zudem unterstutzen die klare Struktur und Didaktik sowie die in sich abgeschlossenen Kapitel dabei, sich beim Vertiefen oder Nachlesen auf einzelne Inhaltsbereiche zu fokussieren. Das Werk ist prufungsrelevant und regt zugleich mit wertvollen Impulsen zum Mit- und Weiterdenken an.

Neuropsychologists are increasingly involved in the assessment and management of sports-related concussion. This is the only book to provide practical guidelines for evaluating mild head injury and making crucial return-to-play decisions for athletes at all levels, from schoolchildren to high school, college, and professional players. Essential basic knowledge is presented and exemplary concussion management programs are described in depth. Coverage encompasses the most sophisticated, evidence-based neurocognitive techniques, including computerized test batteries for pre- and postconcussion assessment. With special attention to ethical and professional issues, the book provides keys to successful collaboration with physicians, coaches and trainers, and patients and their families.

Dauernde Knieinstabilitat durch traumatische ligament are oder meniskale Schaden wie auch die direkte traumatische Sch1idigung der kartilaginaren Oberflache der Gelenke und des subchondra- len Knochens sind wesentliche Faktoren in der Entstehung der sekundaren Arthrose. Eine normale Gelenkfunktion ohne intak- ten Gelenkknorpel ist nicht moglich, was umso erstaunlicher ist, als der menschliche Gelenkknorpel nur wenig Potenz zur Rege- neration besitzt. Da bisher keine wissenschaftlichen Methoden bekannt sind, die den ProzeiS der zunehmenden Knorpeldegene- ration vermeiden konnen, muiS es heute unser Ziel sein, den iso- lierten traumatischen Knorpelschaden moglichst fruhzeitig und effektiv zu behandeln und ein instabiles Knie zu stabilisieren. Ausgelost durch Meldungen in der Presse uber die erfolgreiche Transplantation von autologen Chondrozyten und Chondrozyten- zylindern und die In-vivo-Neubildung von hyalinem Knorpel wurde bei Patienten und ihren Anten viel Hoffnung geweckt. Es scheint, daiS wir an der Schwelle zu einer neuen Ara in der Be- handlung von Knorpelschaden stehen. Wenn auch Langzeitresul- tate der verschiedenen konkurrierenden Verfahren noch nicht zur Verfugung stehen konnen, sind die Resultate bisher vielver- sprechend. Wir sind jedoch noch weit davon entfernt, daiS das Problem des Knorpelschadens und des instabilen Kniegelenkes gelost ware.

L'ecografia e utile nella valutazione di patologie articolari in pazienti con malattia reumatica e, oltre che nella diagnosi, e efficace nel monitoraggio con power Doppler della sinovite, con una sensibilita superiore rispetto all'esame clinico. L'ecografia ad alta risoluzione, integrata con la tecnica power Doppler, e anche in grado di individuare le anomalie entesopatiche, l'erosione ossea e il coinvolgimento del tendine. L'obiettivo dell'opera e di presentare la tecnica d'esame, i progressi ecografici nella patologia reumatica muscoloscheletrica e il ruolo diagnostico della ecografia nella patologia reumatica articolare. L'iconografia e arricchita con immagini integrate di ecografia, radiologia convenzionale, TC e RM.

Il libro espone un approccio diagnostico basato su una semeiotica clinica molto approfondita, ripetibile, con alta validita interoperatore. Espone anche una ampia gamma di terapie tutte appartenenti alla "medicina convenzionale" e un utilizzo razionale di queste terapie, impiegate secondo adatte strategie nei vari quadri clinici descritti. Svolge aspetti nuovi e particolari nel trattamento di problemi connessi alla colonna vertebrale: disturbi del sistema di equilibrio di origine propriocettiva, medicina sportiva, nuove per l ernia discale, biofeedback, ecc. Inoltre non rinuncia a una esposizione sintetica delle basi anatomo fisiologiche del movimento e del dolore, agli aspetti psico-emozionali, a quelli medico-legali."

In Sport Therapy for the Shoulder: Evaluation, Rehabilitation, and Return to Sport, readers will learn about best practices and evidence-based guidelines for assessing and treating patients' shoulder injuries for re-entry into sport. Written by renowned physical therapists Todd S. Ellenbecker and Kevin E. Wilk, this text is a key resource for physical therapists, athletic trainers, sport chiropractors, massage therapists, strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, and other clinicians in sports medicine who work with patients recovering from shoulder injuries. Sport Therapy for the Shoulder guides readers systematically through functional anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder, examination techniques and pathology, rehabilitation, and return-to-play progressions. The text provides evidence-based principles to assist clinicians in improving joint stabilization, strength, muscular endurance, and range of motion in the shoulder. Return-to-sport programs feature step-by-step progressions for sports including baseball, softball, golf, swimming, and tennis. Illustrated versions of the Thrower's Ten and Advanced Thrower's Ten exercise programs, which were developed by coauthor Kevin E. Wilk and colleagues, are provided in the appendix. The content is enhanced by more than 200 color photos and detailed illustrations that provide visual support and context for conducting specific evaluation and rehabilitation techniques. Additionally, 21 online video clips are available to complement the highly visual book and demonstrate how to perform specific evaluation tests. An image bank is available free to course adopters and is also available for professionals to purchase separately for use in presentations. The combination of foundational information, evidence-based guidelines, sport-specific return-to-sport programs, online videos, and colorful visual aids makes Sport Therapy for the Shoulder a must-have resource for clinicians who work with patients who have shoulder injuries. Not only will the book prove to be a valuable learning tool, but it will also be a reference that professionals can use continually in their practice.

"Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation" presents taping techniques for use on all body areas in both physical therapy and modified athletic training. This easy-to-use reference contains 50 strap taping techniques with Leukotape that help support or control joint mobility and provide greater stability than other methods of taping. Though the text focuses on strap taping for physical therapy, it also includes a variety of sport-related taping and other techniques used in orthopedic rehabilitation. Many of these techniques can also be used or modified for use with neurological and pediatric patients or clients.

Each taping technique is shown step by step through the use of full-color photographs. In addition, an accompanying DVD provides detailed demonstrations of all tape applications. By referring to more than 200 photos and illustrations with video sequences, readers will experience a dynamic and detailed presentation for learning strap taping techniques.

"Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation" follows a regional approach in presenting appropriate techniques for injuries and other conditions for the ankle and foot; the knee; the cervical, thoracic, and lumbopelvic area; the shoulder; and the elbow, wrist, and hand. The text includes a discussion of the types of tape currently used in treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and presents theories on effectiveness of taping. It also details taping precautions, supplies, and guidelines for application so that readers can be confident they are applying the appropriate taping methods to suit the needs of their patients, clients, and athletes. In addition to an explanation of taping techniques, the text includes photos and illustrations of anatomical references and landmarks. Readers will find reviews of functional range of motion, current evidence on the efficacy of taping, screening tools used in determining the appropriate technique, alternative bracing techniques, and case studies illustrating the benefits of effective taping.

"Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation" is an excellent resource for both students and professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training seeking guidance in the proper selection and effective application of strap taping techniques. With full-color photos and video sequences, "Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation" and the accompanying DVD offer readers a dynamic way to learn and review a range of taping techniques used in treating sport and orthopedic injuries.

Handbook of Neurological Sports Medicine: Concussion and Other Nervous System Injuries in the Athlete presents techniques for diagnosis and treatment of head-related injuries to enable medical professionals to provide the best care possible. Authored by a respected team of neurosurgeons, including highly regarded concussion researcher Julian Bailes, this evidence-based reference offers expert guidelines for managing these serious injuries. A strong focus is placed on concussion due to the risk involved with this common injury. The text outlines how to recognize, assess, and treat concussions, preparing practitioners to calmly respond to athletes who are exhibiting signs of this dangerous condition. It also reviews the biomechanics and pathophysiology at the core of concussions to better understand their clinical presentations. Critical return-to-play guidelines and participation recommendations for patients with preexisting neurological conditions or structural lesions arm medical professionals with the principles needed for making appropriate decisions for athletes' safety. The text explains the roles of pharmacological management, natural treatment approaches, rehabilitation strategies, and education. In addition, chapters provide coverage of postconcussion syndrome, subconcussion, and second-impact syndrome. Handbook of Neurological Sports Medicine also takes a look at other traumatic injuries, including injuries to the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, and the soft tissue and fascia within the spinal unit. It provides an overview of peripheral nervous system injuries to ensure medical professionals understand those serious and potentially career-ending issues, reviews facets of optimal response with suspected or proven spinal injury, and discusses the evaluation and management of athletes with non-concussion-related headaches and heat illness or heatstroke. The text includes additional features to address issues surrounding critical injuries: * Guidance on developing an action plan for athletic events prepares first responders for emergency situations. * A review of cases of interest provides examples of situations that can-and do-occur. * Medicolegal considerations educate practitioners about negligence, standard of care, and proximate cause. * More than 150 photos and illustrations offer visual support to further explain the injuries. The evaluation and management of sport-related neurological injuries have matured at an unprecedented rate. Handbook of Neurological Sports Medicine is a critical resource for all who encounter and treat neurological injuries, providing the foundation for the clinical decisions that all athletic medical practitioners must make to give their patients the best treatment possible. Continuing education credits and units may also be earned based on the subject matter in this book. Explore online CE course options in Human Kinetics' Continuing Education store.

The term sports injury, in the broadest sense, refers to the kinds of injuries that most commonly occur during sports or exercise. Some sports injuries result from accidents; others are due to poor training practices, improper equipment, lack of conditioning, or insufficient warm-up and stretching. Although virtually any part of your body can be injured during sports or exercise, the term is usually reserved for injuries that involve the musculoskeletal system, which includes the muscles, bones, and associated tissues like cartilage. In recent years, increasing numbers of people of all ages have been heeding their health professionals' advice to get active for all of the health benefits exercise has to offer. But for some people, particularly those who overdo or who don't properly train or warm up, these benefits can come at a price. Fortunately, most sports injuries can be treated effectively, and most people who suffer injuries can return to a satisfying level of physical activity after an injury. Even better, many sports injuries can be prevented if people take the proper precautions. This book discusses some of the most common injuries and their treatment and answers frequently asked questions about sports injuries and injury prevention.

This book comprehensively discusses anterolateral rotatory instability in the ACL deficient knee, exploring anatomy, biomechanics, diagnostics, clinics, surgical techniques as well as short and long term outcomes. The author also offers an historical perspective ranging from the birth of modern anterior cruciate ligament surgery to the renewed global interest towards the role of secondary restraints and extra-articular reconstructions. Step-by-step guidance throughout each surgical technique further equips the reader to handle this complex condition. Covering all theoretical and practical aspects, as well as future perspectives, this book is a must-read for all orthopedic surgeons and sports physicians wanting to gain insights into this promising field.

Use outcome tools and measures to evaluate the effectiveness of your treatment methods. This step-by-step guide shows you how to incorporate evidence-based methods when interpreting outcomes of physical therapy on individual patients.

Following the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model, you will learn how to select the appropriate outcome measures by defining needs and barriers, identifying the steps to take when searching for a measure, and choosing critical appraisal criteria. You will also learn how to critically review studies from the literature that reports outcome measures.

This book describes and illustrates the normal and abnormal postoperative appearances that may be observed following common orthopaedic surgical procedures in patients with sports injuries. The majority of sports injuries comprise ligamentous, cartilage, and tendon injuries at and about the joints. While surgical repair techniques for such injuries have advanced immeasurably over recent years, it is essential that any postoperative abnormalities are recognized promptly. Therefore a key aim of Postoperative Imaging of Sports Injuries is to explain which imaging appearances are to be expected and which are not. The book is primarily organized according to the involved joints and covers procedures for shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, hip, knee, and foot and ankle injuries. An additional chapter addresses articular cartilage repair techniques and their normal and abnormal imaging appearances. The authors are leading radiologists from Europe and North America who draw on their extensive experience. The book is copiously illustrated and readers will also have online access to ultrasound video clips.

Laufen ist "in." Zwangsl ufig nehmen dadurch Verletzungen an Fu - und Sprunggelenk zu. Die Gr nde u.a.: falsches Training, mangelnde Vorbereitung, berlastung. Die Abteilung f r Sportorthop die der TU M nchen organisiert Fu - und Laufkongresse. Die Themen und Ergebnisse hier in diesem Buch: Anatomie des Fu es, Fu kinetik im Bewegungsablauf, Fu deformit ten und Laufen, Sporteinlagen, Laufschuhberatung, Laufverletzungen, Training, Rehabilitation.

Blending up-to-date biomechanical knowledge with professional application knowledge, this second edition presents a clear, conceptual approach to understanding biomechanics within the context of the qualitative analysis of human movement. It develops nine principles of biomechanics, which provide an applied structure for biomechanical concepts, and the application of each principle is fully explored in several chapters. The book also offers real-world examples of the application of biomechanics, which emphasize how biomechanics is integrated with the other subdisciplines of kinesiology to contribute to qualitative analysis of human movement.

This exciting, user-friendly text covers everything sports medicine and emergency clinicians need to know when encountering sports-related injuries and trauma, whether on the field or in the office. Divided into eight thematic sections, all aspects of musculoskeletal and other trauma care are described in detail, with each chapter including key points for quick reference. The opening section presents general approaches to sports-related trauma, from initial evaluation and acute management to stabilization, anesthesia and imaging. The different types of fractures and dislocations, as well as musculoskeletal healing complications, are covered in part two. The next three sections then take in-depth looks at bone and joint trauma in the upper extremity, lower extremity and axial skeleton, respectively. Soft tissue and other sports-related trauma comprise parts six and seven - from tendons, ligaments, nerves and more to chest, head and facial injuries. The final and largest section presents sports-specific injuries, covering more than 30 individual and team activities from baseball, basketball and hockey to swimming, sailing and triathalon. Throughout, copious figures, photographs and tables enhance and advance the content for a complete, well-rounded examination of the field. Comprehensive but not complex, Sports-related Fractures, Dislocations and Trauma is a practical, high-yield manual for sports medicine and emergency care specialists, primary care physicians and any other professionals caring for athletes both on the field and in the office.

A practical and reliable diagnostic tool that has emerged over the past twenty-five years, kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of bodily motion, especially muscle movements and their relationship to our body systems. Viewing the body as a balanced triad of structure, chemistry, and mentality, applied kinesiology gauges muscle response to pinpoint underlying physical problems. Within 30 minutes, a competent kinesiologist can evaluate bodily functions and provide a readout on the workings of the glands, organs, lymphatic system, circulatory and nervous systems, circulation, and muscle-bone structure. "Applied Kinesiology" demonstrates how this technique can be of practical use for everyone.

The World Health Organization's recently published Global Report on Drowning found that drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide-making the information presented in this new book an important part of the global effort to reduce this health risk. Written by leading researchers and academics from around the world, The Science of Beach Lifeguarding focuses on the scientific evidence that underpins what is taught to and practised by beach lifeguards. It is the first book to pull together all the different areas involved in beach lifeguarding and evaluate their evidence base. An accessible and informative reference underpinned by the best current research, the book's key themes cover the context of beach lifeguarding, the physical environment in which lifeguards work, medical aspects, practical lifeguarding techniques, physiological standards for lifeguards, safety education, and future developments in beach lifeguarding. The book presents groundbreaking work quantifying the scientific rationale behind a universally accepted fitness standard. It supplies an in-depth examination of the risks and hazards associated with the beach environment, including rip currents and cold water immersion. The book includes a state-of-the-art review of drowning and a comprehensive chapter on first aid. Detailing the recently announced 2015 European Resuscitation Council Guidelines, this book is a must-have for beach lifeguards, beach lifeguard managers, search and rescue personnel, paramedics, sports scientists, health and safety practitioners, and occupational health practitioners.

This is an important addition to the sports medicine literature because it addresses issues that are critical for player health and safety and performance. -- Doody's Reviews (starred review) Authored by renowned UEFA specialists in the medical care of football players, this three-volume series-sourced from the course materials used in UEFA's Doctor Education Program-aims to familiarize clinicians with a structured system of assessment and care in dealing with the wide variety of injuries that can afflict the professional footballer. Volume 3 covers a range of multidisciplinary topics that aim to ensure that players can compete safely and maintain peak fitness and performance, while preventing disabling injuries insofar as possible. Key Topics of Volume 3: Nutritional supplements Doping Prescreening of players Psychological and other risk factors Head injuries and concussion: screening, diagnosis, management Injury prevention and rehabilitation Practical help in providing medical service at matches The Encyclopedia of Football Medicine will be essential reading for physicians working for football teams, orthopaedists, sports medicine physicians, and specialised physical therapists.

This book comprehensively addresses the physics and engineering aspects of human physiology by using and building on first-year college physics and mathematics. Topics include the mechanics of the static body and the body in motion, the mechanical properties of the body, muscles in the body, the energetics of body metabolism, fluid flow in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, the acoustics of sound waves in speaking and hearing, vision and the optics of the eye, the electrical properties of the body, and the basic engineering principles of feedback and control in regulating all aspects of function. The goal of this text is to clearly explain the physics issues concerning the human body, in part by developing and then using simple and subsequently more refined models of the macrophysics of the human body. Many chapters include a brief review of the underlying physics. There are problems at the end of each chapter; solutions to selected problems are also provided. This second edition enhances the treatments of the physics of motion, sports, and diseases and disorders, and integrates discussions of these topics as they appear throughout the book. Also, it briefly addresses physical measurements of and in the body, and offers a broader selection of problems, which, as in the first edition, are geared to a range of student levels. This text is geared to undergraduates interested in physics, medical applications of physics, quantitative physiology, medicine, and biomedical engineering.

What is the evidence? Why do you need it? How do you evaluate it? How do you use it to make decisions? Put the evidence to work for your patients. Master the knowledge and clinical decision-making skills you need to provide the very best care for your clients...based on the evidence. Step by step, you'll learn how to find and evaluate the existing research and determine whether there is sufficient clinical evidence to support a specific treatment and whether it should be recommended or used to address a client's need. A wealth of examples drawn from the literature illustrates its role in everyday practice. An access code inside new printed texts unlocks your student-focused questions that guide and reinforce learning.