The hip and thigh
CHAPTER 8 The hip and thigh Chapter contents The hip joint 143 Weight bearing 143 Hip ligaments 143 Screening examination 144 Muscle imbalance around the hip 144 Muscle injuries 145…
Sports massage
CHAPTER 2 Sports massage Chapter contents Massage techniques 28 Effleurage 28 Petrissage 29 Frictional massage 31 Deep transverse frictions 31 Tapotement 35 Massage medium 35 Practical application of techniques 37…
Exercise therapy
CHAPTER 5 Exercise therapy Chapter contents Structure vs function 84 Muscle imbalance 84 Basic concepts 84 Muscle adaptation 86 Changes in muscle length 87 Chronic muscle lengthening 87 Adaptation of…
The thorax and thoracic spine
CHAPTER 14 The thorax and thoracic spine Chapter contents Thoracic spine 292 Sternal articulations 292 Rib movements 292 Ribcage shape at rest 293 Movement of the thoracic spine 293 Examination…
The cervical spine
CHAPTER 15 The cervical spine Chapter contents Vertebral arteries 310 Pre-manipulative testing of the cervical spine 313 Nature of cervical injury in sport 313 Screening examination 314 Special tests 315…
Facial injury
CHAPTER 16 Facial injury Chapter contents Ocular injury 325 Eye protection 325 Dental injury 327 Mouth guards 327 Auricular injury 328 Cauliflower ear 328 Underwater diving injury 328 Swimming pool…
The wrist and hand
CHAPTER 19 The wrist and hand Chapter contents Grip 391 Screening examination 393 Scaphoid fracture 393 Examination 393 Management 394 Rehabilitation 394 Wrist pain 395 Sprains 395 Carpal dislocation 395…
Taping in sport
CHAPTER 3 Taping in sport Chapter contents Taping materials 50 Contraindications 50 Application 51 Skin preparation 51 Tape application 51 Aftercare and tape removal 52 Taping mechanisms 53 Uses 54…
