Musculoskeletal Key

Assessment by the means of questionnaire is not, of course, a new methodology, but the integration with functional and physical tests to form a holistic process is. The way in…

In addition to this, it often requires two radiographs in order to interpret meaningful information as an X-Ray is a two-dimensional image of a three-dimensional structure. Figures 11.2 and 11.3…

The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured bone of the carpals (Rizzo and Shin 2006), the mechanism of injury occurring from a compression of the wrist while in extension, as…

Tendon consists of tendon cells (fibroblasts) that lie in longitudinal rows and are elongated cells extending within the tendon structure and communicate via gap junctions within the three-dimensional space of…

Energy and calories Energy is measured in Joules, however the term most often used in dietetics and amongst athletes is the kcal (one kcal equals 4.2 kJoules). To maintain energy…

(Squat jump) Jump mat: r = 0.967Jump mat: r = 0.97Jump and reach: r = 0.906Force Plate: r = 0.75–0.99a Leard et al. (2007)Markovic et al. (2004)Leard et al. (2007)Moir…

Bone is a living, well-organised, vascular form of connective tissue. It is largely composed of an organic protein, collagen, and an inorganic mineral, hydroxyapatite, which combine to provide a mechanical…

Leaver-Dunn, Harrelson, Martin and Wyatt (2002), investigated the tendency of undergraduate athletic training students to think critically. Their research findings provide some useful considerations in terms of understanding critical thinking…

Specific injuries encountered It is surprisingly difficult to locate summary data on the incidences of specific injuries in sport. Apart from the epidemiological challenges previously outlined, there are some practical…

Cognitive appraisal According to the stress model, the way your athlete cognitively interprets a situation is affected by their personality and their coping styles. Cognitive appraisal affects stress levels, which…