Injuries, Illnesses, and Conditions in Sports Medicine
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2022
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2022
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Injuries, Illnesses, and Conditions in Sports Medicine is a comprehensive textbook which thoroughly describes and explains sports-related injuries, illnesses, and conditions, including their causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment. Although the textbook gives valuable information to the lay person, it is designed to educate sports medicine and related allied health care students and young professionals.
The text addresses numerous areas of the body commonly affected by injury and illness. The book also discusses sport-related legal issues, wellness and fitness, nutrition, blood borne pathogens, wound and emergency care, general medical conditions, posture and gait, and special conditions, all of which are key concepts in sports medicine.
The authors present sports medicine case studies, real situations, and critical thinking questions throughout the text, as well as “Tips From The Field”, which highlights recommendations in regard to dealing with the specific sports-related injuries, illnesses, and conditions presented. The text is definitely a valuable addition to the sports medicine student’s or young professional’s bookshelf.
Chapter 1 Legal Issues in Sports Medicine
Chapter 2 Wellness, Physical Activity, Exercise, and Fitness
Chapter 3 Nutrition and Supplementation
Chapter 4 Bloodborne Pathogens
Chapter 5 Wound Care and Bandaging
Chapter 6 Emergency Care
Chapter 7 Classification of Injuries and Illnesses
Chapter 8 Basic Injury Examination and Care
Chapter 9 The Head and Face
Chapter 10 The Upper Extremity
Chapter 11 The Spine, Abdomen, & Thorax
Chapter 12 General Medical Conditions
Chapter 13 The Lower Extremity
Chapter 14 Posture & Gait
Chapter 15 Special Conditions
Linda Gazzillo Diaz, EdD, ATC, LMT earned a BS in Health Education and a concentration in Athletic Training from Penn State University in 1991, a Master in Exercise and Sport Sciences with a concentration in Athletic Training and a specialization in Sport Business Management from the University of Florida in 1993, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration in Higher Education from Rutgers University in 1999. She has been a certified and licensed athletic trainer since 1991 and a licensed massage therapist since 1992. Dr. Gazzillo Diaz is currently a Professor of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine at William Paterson University where she has been employed since 1995. She recently retired from her position as the Athletic Training Education Program Director after 20 years. Dr. Gazzillo Diaz has recently written two textbooks in the field of exercise science and sports medicine. She provides extensive service within her profession and to the community. Most notably, Dr. Gazzillo Diaz has been active as a medical team volunteer with Special Olympics New Jersey since 1996. Dr. Gazzillo Diaz has also volunteered on multiple occasions with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committees as a certified athletic trainer. She continues to provide significant service within her profession and community at-large.
Dr. Jaclyn Morrissette is an Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Programs at William Paterson University. She completed her PhD at the University of Kentucky in Exercise Science with a concentration in Biomechanics and an emphasis in Gait Analysis. She also has a Master’s degree in Sport and Recreation Management from James Madison University and a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from the University of Connecticut. She has presented in a number of areas focusing on gait analysis and how orthopedic and concussion injuries can affect gait. Dr. Morrissette is currently continuing her research on gait analysis and the long-term effect concussions can have on patient movement patterns. In her free time, she enjoys running and doing outdoor activities with her husband, Dustin.