Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers - Joel Houglam, Gary L. Harrelson

Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers

Buch | Softcover
480 Seiten
2010 | 2nd Revised edition
SLACK Incorporated (Verlag)
978-1-55642-901-9 (ISBN)
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Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Second Edition has expanded the comprehensive and unique aspect of pharmacology presented in the best-selling first edition by introducing new information on:

- Drug and treatment strategies.
- Aspects of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including treatment strategies, the disease process, diagnosis & monitoring of diabetes, and issues that are important for the athletic trainer.
- The foundational concepts and pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, various anxiety disorders, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder.
- Discussion of herbal supplements, federal regulations, and safety & quality issues related to herbal supplements.

Dr. Joel Houglum and Dr. Gary Harrelson have updated Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Second Edition to be more user-friendly by incorporating revised information on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles, making it even easier for students to understand, while still providing the depth of information desired by faculty.

Features of the Second Edition
- Educational prompts are provided in each chapter in the form of an advanced chapter organizer.
- Shadow boxes throughout to remind students of previously discussed topics.
- Summaries at the end of each section to reinforce learning.
- A section in each chapter on the role of the athletic trainer regarding the disease process and drug therapy.
- New ancillary materials specifically for faculty that include PowerPoint slides and test bank questions.


Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Second Edition will be the go-to resource to determine the best pharmacological treatment strategy and management by athletic trainers.

Gary L. Harrelson, EdD, ATC, received his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, Master's of Science in Exercise Physiology, and EdD in Administration and Teaching all from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is the Director of Organizational Development and Education (ODE) for the DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Since his certification as an athletic trainer in 1985, Gary has worked as an athletic trainer in multiple settings, which include high school, clinic, collegiate, and professional sports. Gary has taught in the athletic training curriculums at the University of Alabama and the University of Southern Mississippi. He was an Associate Editor for the Journal of Athletic Training and Athletic Therapy Today. Additionally, he is the coauthor of Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete now in its 3rd edition, Administrative Topics in Athletic Training: Concepts to Practice, as well as a CD-ROM on Joint Mobilization and a 8-video series on evaluation. He has authored numerous articles and made many professional presentations at the state, regional, and national levels as well as internationally. Joel E. Houglum, PhD received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Minnesota and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin. He was Assistant Dean and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the College of Pharmacy at South Dakota State University where he taught courses in pharmacology and pharmaceutical biochemistry for 28 years. His other publications have been in the areas of leukotrienes, analytical chemistry, curriculum planning and evaluation, and pharmacology for athletic trainers.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 30.10.2010
Sprache englisch
Maße 152 x 229 mm
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Sport
Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete Pharmakologie / Pharmakotherapie
Medizin / Pharmazie Pflege
Medizin / Pharmazie Pharmazie PTA / PKA
ISBN-10 1-55642-901-0 / 1556429010
ISBN-13 978-1-55642-901-9 / 9781556429019
Zustand Neuware
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