Athletic Injuries and Rehabilitation

Section I. Arthrology and Tissue Physiology: The Process of Athletic Injury and Rehabilitation. Ligament Injuries: Pathophysiology and Healing. Tendon Injuries: Pathophysiology and Treatment. Skeletal Muscle Adaptability: Development, Hypertrophy and Atrophy. Skeletal Muscle: Deformation, Injury and Repair. Skeletal Muscle: Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness and Pain. Bone Biology and Mechanics. Cartilage of Human Joints and Related Structures. Articular Neurophysiology. Nerve Structure, Function and Physiology. Section II. Physiology of Rehabilitation: Physiologic Principles of Conditioning. Physiologic Principles of Resistance Training and Rehabilitation. Return to Competition: Functional Rehabilitation. Environmental Considerations for Exercise. The Use of Ergogenic Aids in Athletics. Section III. Applied Sport Biomechanics in Rehabilitation: Biomechanics of Swimming. Biomechanics of Throwing. Biomechanics of Running. Biomechanics of Cycling. Section IV. Clinical Considerations and Management: Head Injuries. Traumatic Injuries to the Cervical Spine. Maxillofacial Injuries. Peripheral Nerve Injuries. Injuries to the Thoraco-Lumbar Spine and Pelvis. Abdominal and Thoracic Injuries. Shoulder Injuries. Elbow Injuries. Hand and Wrist Injuries. Hip and Thigh Injuries. The Knee: Ligamentous and Meniscal Injuries. The Knee: Patellofemoral and Soft Tissue Injuries. Leg, Foot and Ankle Injuries. Emergence Care of the Injured Athlete. Psychology of the Injured Athlete. Dermatologic Considerations in Athletics. Medical Problems in Athletes. Section V. Special Topic Areas: The Female Athlete. Pre-Participation Sports Physicals. Nutritional Concerns in Athletes. Protective Equipment Considerations. The Youth and Adolescent Athlete. The Disabled Athlete. Pharmacology and Drugs in Sports: Common Use, Abuse, And Testing.