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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 IThe Basis of Injury Rehabilitation1Essential Considerations in Designing a Rehabilitation Program for the Injured Athlete2Understanding and Managing the Healing Process Through Rehabilitation3 The Evaluation Process in Rehabilitation by Darin A. Padua, University of North Carolina4Psychological Considerations for Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete by Elizabeth Hedgepath, Sport Psychology Consultant and Joe Gieck, University of Virginia Part IIAchieving the Goals of Rehabilitation5Reestablishing Neuromuscular Control by Scott M. Lephart, University of Pittsburgh and C. Buz Swanik, Temple University and Freddie Fu, University of Pittsburg Medical Center and Kellie Huxel, Temple University 6 Restoring Range of Motion and Improving Flexibility7 Regaining Muscular Strength, Endurance and Power8Regaining Postural Stability and Balance by Kevin Guskiewicz, University of North Carolina9 Maintaining Cardiorespiratory Fitness During RehabilitationPart IIIThe Tools of Rehabilitation10 Core Stabilization Training in Rehabilitation by Michael Clark, National Academy of Sports Medicine 11 Reactive Neuromuscular Training (Plyometrics) in Rehabilitation by Steve Tippett, Bradley University and Michael L. Voight, Belmont University12 Open- Versus Closed-Kinetic-Chain Exercise in Rehabilitation13Isokinetics in Rehabilitation by Janine Oman, Ohio State University 14 Joint Mobilization and Traction Techniques in Rehabilitation15PNF and Other Soft-Tissue Mobilization Techniques in Rehabilitation16Aquatic Therapy in Rehabilitation by Barbara Hoogenboom, Grand Valley State University and Nancy Lomax, Spectrum Health Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Services17Functional Progressions and Functional Testing in Rehabilitation by Michael McGee, Lenoir Rhyne CollegePart IVRehabilitation Techniques for Specific Injuries18Rehabilitation of Shoulder Injuries by Pete Zulia, Miami University of Ohio and William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina19Rehabilitation of Elbow Injuries by Pete Zulia, Miami University of Ohio and William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina20 Rehabilitation of Wrist, Hand, and Finger Injuries by Ann Marie Schneider, University of North Carolina21Rehabilitation of Groin, Hip, and Thigh Injuries by Bernard DePalma, Cornell University22 Rehabilitation of Knee Injuries by William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina and James Onate23Rehabilitation of Lower Leg Injuries by Christopher J. Hirth, University of North Carolina24Rehabilitation of Ankle and Foot Injuries by Stuart L. (Skip) Hunter, Clemson Physical Therapy and William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina25Rehabilitation of Injuries to the Spine by Daniel N. Hooker, University of North CarolinaGlossary