Rehabilitation Techniques in Sports Medicine with PowerWeb: Health & Human Performance

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 IAchieving the Goals of Rehabilitation1Considerations for Designing a Rehabilitation Program for the Injured Athlete2Understanding and Managing the Healing Process Through Rehabilitation3Psychological Considerations for Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete by Joe Gieck, University of Virginia and Elizabeth Hedgepath, Sport Psychology Consultant4Restoring Range of motion and Improving Flexibility5Regaining Muscular Strength, Endurance and Flexibility6Reestablishing Neuromuscular Control by Freddie Fu, University of Pittsburg Medical Center and Scott M. Lephart, University of Pittsburgh and C. Buz Swanik, University of Pittsburg7Regaining Balance and Postural Equilibrium by Kevin Guskiewicz, University of North Carolina8Maintaining Cardiorespiratory Fitness During RehabilitationPart IIThe Tools of Rehabilitation9Isokinetics in Rehabilitation by Janine Oman, Ohio State University and Steve Tippett, Great Plains Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center and Michael L. Voight, Berkshire Institute of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy10Plyometric Exercises in Rehabilitation11Open - Versus Closed - Kinetic Chain Exercises12Mobilization and Traction Techniques in Rehabilitation13Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques in Rehabilitation14Aquatic Therapy in Rehabilitation by Gina Selepak, Lake Highland Preparatory School15Using Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation16Using Pharmacologic Agents in a Rehabilitation Program by Patsy Huff University of North Carolina and William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina17Functional Progressions and Functional Testing in Rehabilitation by Michale McGee, Lenoir RhynePart IIIRehabilitation Techniques for Specific Injuries18The Evaluation Process in Rehabilitation by David H. Perrin, University of Virginia19Rehabilitation of Shoulder Injuries by Rob Schneider, University of North Carolina, and William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina20Rehabilitation of Elbow Injuries by Pete Zulia, Miami University of Ohio and William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina21Rehabilitation of Hand, Writs, and Finger Injuries by Ann Marie Schneider, Raleigh Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Specialists22Rehabilitation of Groin, Hip, and Thigh Injuries by Bernard dePalma, Cornell University23Rehabilitation of Knee Injuries by John Marc Davis, University of North Carolina and William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina24Rehabilitation of Lower Leg Injuries by Chris Hirth, University of North Carolina25Rehabilitation of Ankle and Foot Injuries by Stuart L. (Skip) Hunter, Clemson and William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina26Rehabilitation of Injuries to the Spine by Daniel N. Hooker, University of North CarolinaGlossary