Lorin A. Cartwright, MS, ATC, has extensive experience in all aspects of instruction of student athletic trainers. She was the first woman to graduate from Grand Valley State University with a degree in athletic training, and she went on to earn a master's degree in education from the University of Michigan. She was the head athletic trainer, assistant principal, and athletic director at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she served for more than 32 years. She was an adjunct professor in athletic training at the University of Michigan for three years and also taught at Eastern Michigan University and Concordia University. Cartwright was also the first woman to serve as president of the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association (GLATA). She was appointed by the governor of Michigan to the Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers and the state's Task Force on Women in Sports. She has been an active member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee, recent cochair of the Michigan Athletic Trainers' Society Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and is currently working on the NATA Honors and Awards Committee. Highly regarded in her field, Cartwright received NATA's Gail Weldon Award of Excellence in 2022. She was also the recipient of NATA's Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award in 2018, GLATA's Golden Pinnacle Award in 2016, and GLATA's Outstanding Educator Award in 2010. She has been inducted into the Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Hall of Fame, the Michigan Athletic Trainers' Society Hall of Fame, the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame, and the National Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame. Kimberly S. Peer, EdD, ATC, FNATA, FNAP, is a full professor in the athletic training department at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. She holds a doctorate in higher education administration with a cognate in health care management from the University of Akron. She teaches in the areas of professional development, ethics for health care providers, education and supervision, and scientific writing. Before coming to Kent State University, Peer was on the faculty of University of Mount Union (formerly Mount Union College) and served as the director of the Academy for Health and Sport Science and as coordinator for sports medicine at the Rehabilitation and Health Center. Prior to beginning her clinical and academic positions, Peer received her master's degree in athletic training from Western Michigan University and her bachelor's degree from Kent State University. In addition to having served as the editor in chief for the Athletic Training Education Journal, Peer serves on the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Executive Council for Education and the NATA Committee on Professional Ethics. She also serves on the Board of Certification (BOC) Standards Committee. Her statewide service includes the governor's appointment to the Ohio licensure board and over 12 years of leadership service, including as president of the Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association (OATA). Peer is a fellow of the NATA and a distinguished scholar fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP). She is a member of the NATA Hall of Fame (2024 class), was awarded NATA's Gail Weldon Award of Excellence in 2023, and received NATA's Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award. In addition, she was inducted into the OATA Hall of Fame in 2012 and earned the Dan Libera Service Award from the BOC in 2014. She has also been lauded with other national, regional, and state-level awards for her contributions to the profession and to athletic training education, including NATA's Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Educator Award, GLATA's Outstanding Educator Award, and OATA's Linda Weber Daniel Outstanding Mentor Award. She has published and presented extensively on ethics education and pedagogy, and she has coauthored textbooks on professional ethics and fundamentals in athletic training.
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This textbook offers a well-rounded introduction to the fields of sports medicine and athletic training. In an engaging full-color layout, it addresses common injuries and illnesses often encountered in the field, and it explains the professional and administrative aspects of being an athletic trainer or sports medicine specialist. Fundamentals of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Fifth Edition With Web Resource, provides students with foundational knowledge and skills as well as the opportunity to explore the possibility of sports medicine as a career. Topics covered in this text correspond to the National Athletic Trainers' Association's secondary-level sports medicine course description. While each unit in the text can stand alone, the topics are progressive in nature. Students will first obtain a knowledge of human anatomy and the physiology of injury and tissue healing before learning about various types of injuries, conditions, and illnesses. The text then addresses the fundamentals of rehabilitation, injury prevention, and return-to-play criteria, including psychological aspects. The fifth edition covers the latest developments in athletic training regarding treatment, care, and prevention of injuries; administration; and certification. Updated and expanded content includes information on head injury diagnosis and management, new treatment modalities, new taping techniques, and the effects of therapeutic, recreational, and performance-enhancing drug use. Other learning-friendly features in this edition include the following: Red Flags, which warn of potentially hazardous situations What Would You Do If . . . features, which present students with complex scenarios to test their decision making in life-threatening situations The Real World features, which share actual experiences from practicing sports medicine professionals A robust teacher guide with activities, assignments, and tests to support classroom instruction A student web resource with 28 step-by-step worksheets for performing specific tasks, activities that provide hands-on experience, and a semester-long project for building practical skills Authors Cartwright and Peer provide comprehensive coverage of topics in 35 chapters, organized into nine units; a glossary; an index; and an exhaustive list of updated references that attests to the authoritativeness of the information provided. Fundamentals of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Fifth Edition, is a thorough guide for students to understand the scope of the role as well as the skills and expertise necessary to embark on the path to a career in sports medicine. Note: A code for accessing the web resource is included with all print books.
List of Anatomical Drawings Unit I. Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Chapter 1. Athletic Training as a Profession Roles of the Athletic Trainer The Sports Medicine Team Becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer Athletic Training Careers National Athletic Trainers' Association Life-Work Balance Summary Chapter 2. Administration and Professional Development Legal Issues Avoiding Legal Problems Insurance Professional Development and Continuing Education Summary Chapter 3. Design and Development of the Athletic Training Facility Facility Design and Development Safety Factors and Planning Issues Maintenance of Facility and Modalities Material Safety Data Sheets Facility Rules Summary Chapter 4. Documentation and Record Keeping Medical Terminology Basics Medical Documentation Notes Documentation and Record Keeping Patient Confidentiality Summary Chapter 5. Fiscal Management Types of Budgets Designing a Budget Purchasing Inventory Management Insurance and Reimbursement Summary Chapter 6. The Preparticipation Physical Exam Preparticipation Format and Parts Medical Information Forms Clearance for Participation in Sport Summary Unit II. Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 7. Introduction to Anatomy Anatomical Position Body Tissues Classification of Joints Muscle Movement Summary Chapter 8. Basics of Tissue Injuries Soft-Tissue Injuries Bone Injuries Diagnostic Testing for Soft-Tissue and Bone Injuries Summary Unit III. Athletic-Related Injuries to the Head, Spine, and Axial Region Chapter 9. Head Injuries Anatomy of the Head Preventing Head Injuries Head Injury Mechanisms Treating Head Injuries Summary Chapter 10. Facial Injuries Anatomy of the Facial Region Preventing Facial Injuries Treating Eye Injuries and Conditions Treating Ear Injuries Treating Nose Injuries Treating Mouth Injuries Summary Chapter 11. Throat and Thorax Injuries Anatomy of the Throat Anatomy of the Thorax Preventing Throat and Thorax Injuries Treating Throat Injuries and Conditions Treating Thorax Injuries and Conditions Summary Chapter 12. Abdominal Injuries Anatomy of the Abdomen Preventing Abdominal Injuries Treating Abdominal Injuries and Conditions Summary Chapter 13. Genitourinary and Gynecological Injuries and Conditions Genitourinary Anatomy Injuries and Conditions to the Female Reproductive Systems Injuries and Conditions to the Male Reproductive Systems Sexually Transmitted Infections Summary Chapter 14. Spinal Injuries Anatomy of the Spine Postural Considerations Preventing Spinal Injuries Treating Lumbar Spine Injuries and Conditions Treating Cervical Spine Injuries and Conditions Summary Unit IV. Athletic-Related Injuries to the Upper Extremity Chapter 15. Shoulder Injuries Anatomy of the Shoulder Preventing Shoulder Injuries Treating Shoulder Injuries Muscle, Bursa, and Tendon Injuries Ligament and Joint Injuries Summary Chapter 16. Elbow Injuries Anatomy of the Elbow Preventing Elbow Injuries Treating Elbow Injuries and Conditions Summary Chapter 17. Wrist and Hand Injuries Anatomy of the Wrist and Hand Preventing Wrist and Hand Injuries Treating Wrist and Hand Injuries and Conditions Summary Unit V. Athletic-Related Injuries to the Lower Extremity Chapter 18. Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh Injuries Anatomy of the Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh Preventing Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh Injuries Treating Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh Injuries and Conditions Summary Chapter 19. Knee Injuries Anatomy of the Knee Preventing Knee Injuries Treating Knee Injuries and Conditions Summary Chapter 20. Foot, Ankle, and Lower-Leg Injuries Anatomy of the Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg Preventing Foot, Ankle, and Lower-Leg Injuries Treating Foot, Ankle, and Lower-Leg Injuries and Conditions Summary Unit VI. Rehabilitation and Reconditioning of Athletic Injuries Chapter 21. Patient Assessment and Treatment Methods Assessing the Athlete and Documenting the Findings Phases of Treatment Therapeutic Modalities Summary Chapter 22. Reconditioning Programs Strength and Conditioning Principles Types of Muscle Actions Muscular Development Programs Stretching to Improve Joint Flexibility Exercises for Reconditioning Muscles Cardiorespiratory Conditioning Neurological Reconditioning A Word on Safety Summary Chapter 23. Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Training Mental Health Risk Indicators Referring an Athlete for Professional Help Relationship Building Practical Suggestions Summary Unit VII. Providing Emergency Care Chapter 24. Planning for Emergencies Medical Emergency Cards The Emergency Action Plan Practicing the Emergency Action Plan Pandemic Management Plan Summary Chapter 25. Primary and Secondary Emergency Procedures Primary Assessment Breathing Emergencies Cardiopulmonary Emergencies Hemorrhage Preventing Communicable Disease Transmission Secondary Assessment HIT Specific Conditions PRICES Method Summary Chapter 26. Environmental Situations and Injuries Heat-Related Problems Cold-Related Problems Severe Weather Bites and Stings Summary Chapter 27. Stabilization and Transportation of Injured Athletes Equipment Removal Lifting and Moving an Athlete Summary Unit VIII. Injury Prevention and Diagnostic Testing Chapter 28. Protective Taping, Wrapping, Bandaging, and Casting Principles of Taping Taping Techniques Elastic Wrapping Techniques Bandages and Their Use Casting Summary Chapter 29. Protective Equipment and Durable Medical Equipment Used in Athletics Protective Equipment for the Head and Face Protective Equipment for the Upper Body Protective Equipment for the Lower Body Durable Medical Equipment Summary Chapter 30. Basic Diagnostic Imaging and Testing X-Rays Bone Scans CT Scans MRI Ultrasound DEXA Scans PET Scans Blood Testing Summary Unit IX. Other Athletic Conditions and Concerns Chapter 31. Systemic Conditions Respiratory Conditions Vascular Conditions Lymphatic Conditions Immune System Conditions Gastrointestinal Conditions Diabetes Epilepsy Arthritis Thyroid Disorders Female Athlete Triad Rhabdomyolysis Summary Chapter 32. Communicable Conditions and Dermatological Conditions Defending Against Microorganisms Dermatological Conditions Blood-Borne Conditions Summary Chapter 33. Common Drugs Used in Athletics Drug Administration Drug Approval Process Therapeutic Drug Effects Purchasing Therapeutic Drugs Therapeutic Drugs Recreational Drugs Performance-Enhancing Drugs Drug Testing Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs Drug Abuse Safety in Distribution of Medications Proper Disposal of Medications Summary Chapter 34. Nutrition and Weight Management Major Nutrients Healthy Diet Understanding Food Nutrition Labels Caloric Balance Sport Nutrition Popular Diets/Fads Popular Nutritional Supplements Summary Chapter 35. Special Populations History of Disabled Sport Musculoskeletal Conditions Auditory and Visual Impairments Cardiovascular Disorders Transplants Neuromuscular Disorders Cognitive Conditions Female Conditions Assessing Participation Conditions Common Injuries Summary