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Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries, 2nd Edition, formerly Therapeutic Exercise for Athletic Injuries, will give you a thorough understanding of the science and application involved in creating superior therapeutic exercise programs. Updated and invigorated, Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries: 2nd Edition offers the most comprehensive approach available to therapeutic exercise. It is a major professional resource and the only text students need on the subject.

Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries, Second Edition, one of five texts in the Athletic Training Education Series, helps readers develop a deeper understanding of the why, what, and when of therapeutic exercise techniques. It also presents the methodology for developing safe and effective therapeutic programs for the general population as well as individualized programs for specific audiences.

Updates to the new edition include

* the latest information on the regulations affecting the use of therapeutic exercise;
* a new section on Pilates;
* expanded coverage of isokinetics and PNF techniques;
* improved assessment techniques for the sacroilium;
* consideration of common conditions including facet impingement, spondylolisthesis, and glenoid labrum tear; and
* development of lab activities within the text.

This comprehensive book is organized into 22 chapters and four parts, with each part building on the information from previous parts. Part I reviews important concepts related to rehabilitation. Part II covers therapeutic exercise parameters and techniques. Part III examines general therapeutic applications, and Part IV explores specific applications for therapeutic exercise.