KEY FEATURES Information presented in user-friendly format Three additional chapters new to this edition: Assessment of Posture; Distinctive boxes for each type of test added, including boxes for res Evaluation maps guide students through the evaluation process and spe Goniometry boxes explain how to take correct measurements and include New boxes accompany common injuries and highlight common clinical find All boxes include photos and illustrations to aid students in visualiz Two new highly illustrated appendices: Assessment of Muscle Length and Text conforms to or exceeds the new Athletic Training Educational Comp Each chapter starts with a review of the bony areas, clinical anatomy, and biomechanics of that part of the body and ends with a discussion of emergency or initial management of specific injuries
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 / 5.0
Not Enough:
The book appears to be well designed and reasonably comprehensive; however, I found it to have major flaws. First: there were numerous 'typos' that contributed to breaking up the continuity of the material. Also, when reading over material that is new, it is not a comforting feeling that what you are reading may easily be a typo. In addition, there were boxed-out special tests (I believe pg 264 is an example) that were either incorrect or the protocol was matched incorrectly with the test and its purpose.... more info
Worthwhile study material for NATABOC:
This book has one very strong point, its step-by-step guides for each and every physical examination. Each stress test discussed in this text in approached in a way that makes this book unique. Information including: position of athlete, position of examiner, evaluative procedure, positive test results, and implications are thuroughly explained for ease of application. This book is a worthwhile purchase for individuals in the sports medicine field.
