Physical training and injury

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CHAPTER 4 Physical training and injury Chapter contents Principles of training 59 Supercompensation 59 Progressive exercise 59 Fitness 61 Fitness components 62 Psychological effects of exercise 62 Exercise and self-concept…

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The lumbar spine

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CHAPTER 13 The lumbar spine Chapter contents Structure 257 The spinal disc 257 The facet joint 258 Spinal loading 259 Vertebral body 259 Intervertebral disc 260 Movements of the spine…

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First contact management

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CHAPTER 6 First contact management Chapter contents Injury prevention 111 Warm-up 111 Fitness 111 Psychological factors 111 Equipment and environment 112 Rules 113 Screening 113 First aid 113 The unconscious…

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The knee

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CHAPTER 9 The knee Chapter contents Biomechanics of the extensor mechanism 165 Patellar contact area 165 Patellofemoral pain syndrome 166 Pathology 166 Muscular factors 167 Foot biomechanics 168 Patella position…

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The shoulder

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CHAPTER 17 The shoulder Chapter contents Functional anatomy 334 Rotator cuff action 334 Scapulohumeral rhythm 335 The abduction cycle 335 Stage (I) 335 Stage (II) 336 Stage (III) 337 The…

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The shin

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CHAPTER 10 The shin Chapter contents Anterior compartment syndrome 210 Lateral compartment and superficial peroneal nerve 210 Posterior compartment 211 Management 212 Stress fractures 216 Signs and symptoms 216 Treatment…

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Healing

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CHAPTER 1 Healing Chapter contents Injury 1 Inflammation 1 Heat and redness 2 Swelling 3 Pain 3 Management of inflammation 8 Repair 8 Remodelling 9 Matching treatment to the healing…

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The hip and thigh

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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…

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Sports massage

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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…

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Exercise therapy

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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…

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