Sports Medicine of the Lower Extremity

Section 1: Sports Medicine and Athletics. The Emerging Sports Medicine Specialty. The Sports Medicine Specialist. Psychological Considerations. The Adult Athlete. Meetingthe Child's Needs in Sports. The Four Phases of Running. Athletic Training and Conditioning. Sports Nutrition. Injury Prevention. Section 2: Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Lower Extremity. Normal Anatomy. Functional Anatomy. Normal and Clinical Biomechanics. Normal Patterns of Walking and Running. Forces Acting on the Lower Extremity. Sports-Specific Biomechanics. Section 3: Injuries of the Lower Extremity. General Concepts of Injury. Foot Injuries. Ankle Injuries. Leg Injuries. Kneeand Thigh Injuries. Hip, Pelvis, And Low Back Injuries. Section 4: Treatment of the Lower Extremity. History and Physical Examination. Radiologic Evaluation. Physical Therapy. Manipulation of the Lower Extremity. Anti-Inflammatory Medications, Analgesics, And Anesthetics. Orthoses. Accomodating, Strapping, And Bracing. Surgical Intervention. Arthroscopy. Section 5: Podiatric Considerations of Specific Sports. The Mechanics of Dance and Dance-Related Injuries. Skiing Injuries. Basketball Injuries. Soccer Injuries. Triathlons and Associated Injuries. Bowling and Golf Injuries. Baseball Injuries. Football Injuries. Section 6: Future Directions.