Self-Help: Bibliotherapy and Internet Resources
Sam is now working and he feels that he no longer needs to be regularly engaged with rehabilitation services. His GP prescribes his medication and Sam knows that he can…
Deciding on Life Changes: The Role of Motivational Interviewing
Sam is a smoker. He was a late starter. He smoked his first cigarette in the ‘smokers area’ near to the outpatient clinic he was attending. He was chatting with…
Individual Recovery Planning: Aligning Values, Strengths and Goals
Sam is feeling a bit despondent. He is not depressed but he feels he does not know where he is heading in life. Working with his rehabilitation practitioner is helping…
2. Assessment and diagnosis of the injured athlete
Section 2. Assessment and diagnosis of the injured athlete Introduction40 Examination of peripheral joints41 Common injuries in the upper limb46 Common injuries in the lower limb69 Examination of the spinal…
3. Treatment and rehabilitation
Section 3. Treatment and rehabilitation Introduction148 Tissue healing151 PRICE154 Range of motion163 Muscle re-education / training167 Proprioception170 Braces and supports174 Returning to running176 Case studies178 Severe ankle sprain179 Biceps femoris…
1. Working in sport
Section 1. Working in sport Introduction2 Know your role2 Know your sport3 Know your team5 Know your location9 Know your kit bag10 Know your strapping14 Know your first aid26 Know…
4. Returning to play
Section 4. Returning to play Introduction240 Functional performance tests242 Sport-specific agility drills248 Plyometric training251 Additional power training253 The “fitness test”255 Introduction “When can I play again?” is the million dollar…
5. Comprehensive player management
Section 5. Comprehensive player management Travelling with a team258 Patient confidentiality263 Drugs in sport266 Hot climates270 Cold climates271 Hydration272 Travelling with a team International events and major games can be…
A rehabilitation framework: the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health
DOCTOR: When is Mr Brown likely to be ready to be discharged? He is walking well now and does not seem especially disabled. PHYSIOTHERAPIST: Yes but he is still getting…
