Sports taping
Chapter Ten Sports taping Learning outcomes Correctly apply sports-taping knowledge and procedures of joints that are commonly injured during sport. 1. List contraindications and precautions for taping. 2. Demonstrate effective…
The sports trainer in action
Chapter One The sports trainer in action Learning outcomes 1. Explain the operations expected of a sports trainer and the contexts in which they should be applied 2. Describe the…
Drugs in sport
Chapter Five Drugs in sport Learning outcomes Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of permitted and prohibited drug regimens in sport. 1. Demonstrate non-judgemental approaches to drug use. 2. Demonstrate…
Preventing sports injuries
Chapter Three Preventing sports injuries Learning outcomes Improve safety in sport by identifying and reducing risks to players’ safety, in particular by conducting safe and appropriate warm-up and training sessions,…
Principles of injury management
Chapter Six Principles of injury management Learning outcomes Identify the context and operations of a sports trainer in accordance with accepted principles of injury management. 1. Define and apply the…
Sports nutrition
Chapter Four Sports nutrition Learning outcomes Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of basic nutrition for athletes. 1. Explain the general guidelines of food and nutrition for athletes. 2. Explain…
Functional musculoskeletal anatomy
Chapter Two Functional musculoskeletal anatomy Learning outcomes Use the correct anatomical terminology to: 1. Describe the major anatomical terms 2. Identify major skeletal bones of the body 3. Explain the…
Moving injured athletes
Chapter Nine Moving injured athletes Learning outcomes Demonstrate a sound knowledge and safe application of moving an injured athlete. 1. Demonstrate a range of transport techniques for injured athletes. 2….
Common Shoulder Diagnoses
22 Common Shoulder Diagnoses Mark W. Butler Introduction Positioning the hand in space to allow for interaction with the environment is the primary function of the shoulder. Accordingly, dysfunction of…
Tendon Transfers
32 Tendon Transfers Deborah A. Schwartz Working with clients undergoing tendon transfer surgery is an incredibly exciting and rewarding process. As a therapist, you most likely will be working with…
