William E. Prentice, Ph.D., PT, ATC, Professor, Coordinator of Sports Medicine Specialization Department of
Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Summary
Including over 190 new photographs in the new 8th edition, Essentials of Athletic Injury Management continues
its focus on the basic principles in the care and prevention of athletic injury. It provides coaches, teachers,
and students the essential information they need to work with individuals participating in sport. The 8th edition
includes a full suite of resources available from the online learning center, including downloadable instructor
ancillaries, student review materials & interactive quizzes, and more.
About the Author
William E. Prentice, Ph.D., PT, ATC, Professor, Coordinator of Sports Medicine Specialization Department of Physical
Education, Exercise and Sports Science, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
PART 1: ORGANIZING AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTS ATHLETIC HEALTH CARE SYSTEM1: Fitness Professionals, Coaches, and
the Sports Medicine Team: Defining Roles2: Organizing and Administering an Athletic Health Care Program3: Legal
Liability and Insurance4: Preventing Injuries through Fitness Training5: Sports Nutrition and SupplementsPART 2:
TECHNIQUES FOR PREVENTING AND MINIMIZING RELATED INJURIES6: Selecting and Using Protective Sports Equipment7: Handling
Emergency Situations and Injury Assessment8: Bloodborne Pathogens, Universal Precautions, and Wound Care9: Understanding
the Potential Dangers of Adverse Environmental Conditions 10: Bandaging and Taping Techniques11: Understanding
the Basics of Injury Rehabilitation12: Helping the Injured Athlete PsychologicallyPART 3: RECOGNITION AND MANAGEMENT
OF SPECIFIC INJURIES AND CONDITIONS13: Recognizing Different Sports Injuries14: The Foot15: The Ankle and Lower
Leg16: The Knee and Related Structures17: The Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvis18: The Shoulder Complex19: The Elbow,
Forearm, Wrist, and Hand20: The Spine21: The Thorax and Abdomen22: The Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat23:
General Medical Conditions and Additional Health Concerns24: Substance Abuse25: Preventing and Managing Injuries
in Young AthletesAppendix A: Employment Settings for the Athletic TrainerAppendix B: Requirements for Certification
as an Athletic Trainer
