{"product_id":"examination-of-musculoskeletal-injuries-9781718228313","title":"Examination of Musculoskeletal Injuries","description":"\u003ci\u003eExamination of Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fifth Edition With HKPropel Access, \u003c\/i\u003e guides athletic trainers and health care professionals through the examination and diagnosis of musculoskeletal injuries, both on and off the field. Integrating updates from the fifth edition of the Athletic Training Educational Competencies, the text addresses several areas of clinical practice that students must master to pass the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. The text also includes a significantly expanded online video library that now contains more than 240 video clips that clearly demonstrate evaluation techniques so that students can see firsthand how to perform each assessment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From introductory skills for injury examination to specific techniques to be used for examining each region of the body, \u003ci\u003eExamination of Musculoskeletal Injuries\u003c\/i\u003e will teach students to obtain an accurate injury history from the patient, inspect the injury and related areas, palpate both bone and soft tissues, assess motion control and function, and examine neurological and cardiorespiratory status. The text includes special tests that are used to assess different structures and to rule out or diagnose injuries for that region. Strategies are offered for examinations that occur immediately after an injury as well as those that are seen later in a clinical setting. Full-color photos and medical artwork clarify testing techniques and enhance knowledge of body structures. Updates in this fifth edition include the following: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An extensive video library with more than 190 new videos, for a total of 243 videos showcasing range of motion, muscle testing, and special test techniques \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The addition of 35 new special tests and injury-specific examinations: instructions; photos and videos demonstrating how to perform them; and sensitivity, specificity, and likelihood ratios to help drive a clinician's choice in test and support the clinician's diagnosis \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A new exploration of the latest concussion examination techniques, including the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT), with a video that allows readers to observe and practice the SCAT \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A section on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for each body region; a quick reference table features the most recommended PROMs and information on what they help assess \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e In addition to video, other related online tools that support student learning are delivered through HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e. Checklists, tables, and forms assist in the examination of range of motion, strength, and neurological function. New case studies help students understand the clinical application of examination techniques. Lab activities and key term flash cards help students engage with the content. Key concepts, review questions, and critical thinking questions foster better understanding and retention, while chapter quizzes can be assigned by instructors to assess student comprehension. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eExamination of Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fifth Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for examining and differentiating the pathologies encountered in musculoskeletal systems. It will prepare athletic training students for certification and guide any clinician or therapist in diagnosing musculoskeletal injuries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Note: A code for accessing HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e is included with all new print books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSandra J. Shultz, PhD, ATC, FNAK, FNAP, \u003c\/b\u003e is a professor and chair in the department of kinesiology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she serves as codirector of the Applied Neuromechanics Research Laboratory and as director of the Center for Women's Health and Wellness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As a researcher, Shultz focuses on the study of risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament injury in female athletes and has received grant funding from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Research and Education Foundation, the National Football League Medical Charities, and the National Institutes of Health. She is the primary author of the NFHS's \u003ci\u003eSports Medicine Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e and the NATA's \u003ci\u003eAppropriate Medical Care for Intercollegiate Athletics\u003c\/i\u003e. She has served as a senior associate editor for the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Athletic Training\u003c\/i\u003e and currently serves as an editorial board member for \u003ci\u003eSports Health\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Shultz is a certified athletic trainer and member of NATA, where she has a long history of leadership and service. Shultz was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 2015. Her awards from the NATA and NATA Foundation include the Dr. Freddie \u0026amp; Mrs. Hilda Pang Fu New Investigator Award, the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, the Sayers \"Bud\" Miller Distinguished Educator Award, and the Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Shultz is a fellow of the NATA, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTamara C. Valovich McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA, FNAK, FNAP, \u003c\/b\u003e is a professor and director of the athletic training department at A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona, where she serves as the John P. Wood, D.O., Endowed Chair for Sports Medicine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e McLeod was the founding director of the Athletic Training Practice-Based Research Network at A.T. Still University. As a researcher, McLeod has focused on the pediatric athlete with respect to sport-related concussions. She serves as an associate editor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Sport Rehabilitation\u003c\/i\u003e and a senior editor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Athletic Training\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e McLeod is a certified athletic trainer and fellow of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), where she has a long history of leadership and service. She is a contributing author for the NATA position statements on the management of sport-related concussions and the lead author on the NATA position statement on the prevention of pediatric overuse injuries. In 2016 McLeod was honored by NATA with the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, and she received the Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research from the NATA Foundation in 2023. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e McLeod is heavily involved in professional service with the Arizona Interscholastic Association; the NFL Head, Neck, and Spine Committee; and the Brain Injury Association of Arizona. In 2019, she received the National Achievement Award for Athletic Training from the Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine (PRiSM) Society.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51580170862866,"sku":"9781718228313","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e397ae47-3f1c-4f2b-9b4a-f2dddb92dd2e.jpg?v=1756209033","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/examination-of-musculoskeletal-injuries-9781718228313","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}