General Medical Conditions in the Athlete

A one-stop reference for the diagnosis and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses, General Medical Conditions in the Athlete, 2nd Edition provides in-depth coverage of all the aspects of non-orthopedic pathology that can occur within athletes. Full-color photos enhance comprehension of the material, which is logically organized into 19 chapters. The beginning chapters cover fundamental areas such as the medical examination, equipment, diagnostic imaging and testing, and pharmacology. Later chapters, organized by body systems, cover the actual medical conditions and include all educational competencies mandated by the National Athletic Trainers' Association for program accreditation. The last two chapters cover psychosocial and substance abuse disorders and working with special populations. Experienced authors Micki Cuppett and Katie Walsh provide unrivaled online resources, including nearly one hour of video showing examples of patient evaluation procedures. New to this edition * Unique full-color illustrations aid comprehension of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the medical conditions discussed. * Unique Common Procedures in the Athletic Training Clinic chapter discusses the expanding role of the athletic trainer, who in many states is allowed perform a variety of basic medical procedures, such as suturing or starting IV fluids. * NEW Diagnostic Testing and Imaging chapter meets the need for mandated content included in the 2008 revised NATA educational competencies. * An improved logical organization makes this book an ideal clinical reference, beginning with foundational content followed by chapters discussing medical conditions by body system, then detailing psychosocial and substance abuse disorders and working with special populations in the last two chapters. * The expanded companion Evolve website includes nearly one hour of video clips with examples of patient evaluation procedures. By Micki Cuppett, EdD, ATC, Director, Athletic Training Education, Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL and Katie Walsh, EdD, ATC, Associate Professor, Director of Athletic Training Education Programs, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC Table of Contents: 1. Introduction to General Medical Conditions 2. The Medical Examination 3. Diagnostic Imaging and Testing NEW! 4. Basic Principles of Pharmacology 5. Therapeutic Drug Categories 6. Common Procedures in the Athletic Training Clinic NEW! 7. Respiratory System 8. Cardiovascular System 9. Gastrointestinal System 10. Genitourinary and Gynecological Systems 11. Neurological System 12. The Eye 13. Ear, Nose, Throat, and Mouth 14. Systemic Disorders 15. Infectious Diseases 16. Dermatological Conditions 17. Musculoskeletal Disorders 18. Psychological and Substance Abuse Disorders 19. Working with Special Populations