Rehabilitation Techniques in Sports Medicine

Dr. William Prentice is Professor of Exercise and Sport Science and Coordinator of the Sports Medicine Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he also serves as the Director of the NATA approved Graduate Athletic Training Education Program. He received his BS and MS from the University of Delaware and his Ph.D. in Sports Medicine and Applied Physiology from the University of Virginia. He also has a BS in Physical Therapy from the University of North Carolina. He is a Certified Member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association and has received the Sayers A. "Bud" Miller Distinguished Athletic Trainer Educator Award and the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award from the NATA. In 2004 he was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame. Dr. Prentice served as the Athletic Trainer for the Women's Soccer Program, which has won eighteen NCAA National Championships. He teaches graduate courses in sports medicine and athletic training. Dr. Prentice is the author of nine best-selling texts in athletic training, sports medicine, and health-related fitness.

Part One: The Basis of Injury Rehabilitation1 Essential Considerations in Designing a Rehabilitation Program for the Injured Patient 2 Understanding and Managing the Healing Process through Rehabilitation3 The Evaluation Process in Rehabilitation 4 Psychological Considerations for Rehabilitation of the Injured Patient Part Two: Achieving the Goals of Rehabilitation5 Establishing Core Stabilization 6 Reestablishing Neuromuscular Control 7 Regaining Postural Stability and Balance 8 Restoring Range of Motion and Improving Flexibility9 Regaining Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Power10 Maintaining Cardiorespiratory Fitness during Rehabilitation Part Three: The Tools of Rehabilitation11 Plyometrics in Rehabilitation 12 Open versus Closed Kinetic-Chain Exercise in Rehabilitation 13 Joint Mobilization and Traction Techniques in Rehabilitation 14 PNF Techniques in Rehabilitation 15 Aquatic Therapy in Rehabilitation 16 Functional Progressions and Functional Testing in Rehabilitation Part Four: Rehabilitation Techniques for Specific Injuries17 Rehabilitation of Shoulder Injuries 18 Rehabilitation of Elbow Injuries 19 Rehabilitation of Wrist, Hand, and Finger Injuries 20 Rehabilitation of Groin, Hip, and Thigh Injuries 21 Rehabilitation of Knee Injuries 22 Rehabilitation of Lower-Leg Injuries 23 Rehabilitation of Ankle and Foot Injuries 24 Rehabilitation of Injuries to the SpineGlossary