a great tool for physical therapists and fitness professionals. This 90 minute DVD is hosted by physical therapist Joanne Posner-Mayer and includes exercises beginning at the patients acute phase through the post-rehab phase. Help your patients discover a great and effective workout routine for pain management and rehabilitation with this useful DVD from FitBALL.  (less)

or right knee. Benefits: Focuses pressure on the patella tendon  (less)

will be able to understand the primary care concerns of athletes, earn their trust, and work more effectively with them. From hypothermia to mononucleosis, Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine will help readers recognize relevant signs and symptoms and determine when a physician's attention, diagnosis, and treatment are required. The book outlines different courses of treatment, the significant role an athletic trainer plays in the healing process, and factors involved in the decision to return to activity. University sports medicine team physicians Dr. Greg Landry and Dr. David Bernhardt treat athletes and lecture extensively on the care of athletes with disorders in body systems, infections and allergies, nutritional disorders, psychological issues, and pharmacological concerns. In Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine they share their knowledge and experience with those already practicing in the field and those who are studying to become athletic trainers, physical therapists, and personal trainers. The text is packed with relevant and practical topics, including the psychological dimensions of working with adolescents, athletes undergoing rehab and burnout, and those showing signs of sexually transmitted diseases or addictive behaviors. The book also provides the following information: Extensive medical terminology to help readers communicate better with athletes' physicians Almost 100 line drawings and photos Hands-on advice for those working with athletes with asthma, diabetes, and other chronic conditions that require ongoing and practical interventions Pedagogical aids including chapter objectives and summaries, lists of terms and definitions in each chapter as well as in a glossary, case studies, a listing of resources for further information in each chapter, and an extensive index With Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine , professionals and students in athletic training, personal training, and sports medicine have an essential reference and textbook that will increase their knowledge base and help them contribute immeasurably to the long-term health of athletes. 6/27/2003 copyright, 344 pages.  (less)

minutes Knee - Running Time: 35 minutes Shoulder - Running Time: 30 minutes Back - Running Time: 45 minutes  (less)

will be able to understand the primary care concerns of athletes, earn their trust, and work more effectively with them. From hypothermia to mononucleosis, Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine will help readers recognize relevant signs and symptoms and determine when a physicians attention, diagnosis, and treatment are required. The book outlines different courses of treatment, the significant role an athletic trainer plays in the healing process, and factors involved in the decision to return to activity. University sports medicine team physicians Dr. Greg Landry and Dr. David Bernhardt treat athletes and lecture extensively on the care of athletes with disorders in body systems, infections and al...  (less)

multidisciplinary, information is presented in an easy-to-understand manner and background information is provided for those who may not have a comprehensive understanding of each subject area. Over training in Sport is divided into seven sections: Section I examines the prevalence, physiological responses, and methods of monitoring and preventing over training in endurance athletes. Section II discusses over training in strength/power athletes and their responses to changes in factors such as resistance volume and intensity. Section III considers medical consequences of over training, including cardiovascular and hematological responses, neuroendocrine responses, and musculoskeletal and orthopedic effects. Section IV covers immune system responses to over training and possible interventions to prevent immunosuppression. Section V documents nutritional factors that may play a part in over training. Section VI discusses the psychological aspects of over training and covers potential treatment and prevention methods. Section VII summarizes the current status of over training research and points to future research needs and directions. This valuable reference should be on the bookshelf of anyone with a serious interest in the potential effects of training too often or too intensely. About the Author Richard B. Kreider, PhD, serves as associate professor and assistant department chair in the Department of Human Movement Sciences and Education at the University of Memphis. His primary research focus has been on optimizing human performance by studying nutritional considerations, physiology of ultra endurance exercise, and over training. Dr. Kreider has published more than 100 research articles in scientific journals. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and the research digest editor for the International Journal of Sport Nutrition. Andrew C. Fry, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Human Movement Sciences and Education at the University of Memphis. Dr. Fry's primary research interests lie in resistance exercise, skeletal muscle adaptations to resistance exercise, and over training in resistance athletes. He has published more than 75 r  (less)

recognized as valuable therapeutic elements in treatment and rehabilitative settings. Chronic disorders in particular have shown themselves responsive to well designed programs of sport and exercise; a development of critical concern to our increasing aging population. Medical and Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise draws attention to the clinically significant interactions between psychological and physiological systems and the role of sport and exercise in dealing with cardiac respiratory and sundry nervous system immune system and endocrine disorders. Author/Editor: David L. Mostofsky, Leonard D. Zaichkowsky Copyright: 2001 Binding: Cloth Pages: 350 Contents Importance of Sport and Exercise to Quality of Life and Longevity Working Out Those Tensions: Exercise and the Reduction of Stress Injury Prevention Psychological Aspects of Sport Injury Rehabilitation: Toward a Biopsychosocial Approach Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Ergogenic Aids Exercise and Longevity Preparation for Labor and Delivery Nutrition Eating Disorders and The Female Athlete Triad Orthopedic Considerations in Sport Performance Youth Strength Training Physiological and Psychological Benefits of Strength Training in Older Adults Physical Exercise and Epilepsy Physical Exercise in Pain Management Sleep Problems The Role of Exercise in the Management of Depression Diabetes in Sport and Exercise The Psychology of Exercise and Immunology: Implications for HIV Infection Cancer Prevention David L. Mostofsky is a professor of psychology at Boston University and holds associate appointments at several major medical institutions in the Boston area. A Charter Fellow of the Academy for Behavioral Medicine Research, he has been active in behavioral medicine for many years and has published numerous articles and books on a variety of topics in this area. He has been the recipient of many awards, including a Marshal Fund Award, an Einstein Award, an NIH/Fogarty Fellowship, and a Fulbright Fellowship. Leonard D. Zaichkowsky is professor of education at Boston University and head of the graduate program in sport and exercise psychology. He is both past president and a Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology  (less)

Preventing Noncontact ACL Injuries provides an authoritative description of the biomechanical, clinical, and injury factors pertinent to the athletes-primarily girls and young women-who experience this problem. To help readers understand how to incorporate targeted interventions, the book uses a preventive rather than strictly clinical approach to ACL injuries. It provides a thorough description of the current problem on an international scale, the rationale for developing prevention programs, the discrete risk factors for noncontact ACL injuries, and an analysis of current research data on the effects of interventions designed to prevent these injuries. Understanding and Preventing Noncontact ACL Injuries will help readers clearly understand the incidence, cost, and need to quantify risk factors related to the onset of noncontact ACL injuries; compare various prevention programs and learn why prevention programs should be implemented-especially among young women-to reduce the potential for injury; and understand the interplay between biomechanical and neuromuscular risk factors and become aware of the role hormones, bracing, and biofeedback play. Understanding and Preventing Noncontact ACL Injuries is based on proceedings from a conference conducted by the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and draws on the work of renowned experts in the field. The book logically progresses through four parts to help physicians, professionals, coaches, and other readers better understand the problem and how they may play a part in its prevention. Part I addresses the problem of ACL injuries, including the incidence of injury, risk factors, and costs associated with injuries. Part II examines injury prevention programs, their similarities and differences, and their relative effectiveness. Part III presents the latest information on biomechanical and neuromuscular mechanisms of ACL injuries. Part IV explores hormonal and anatomic risk factors and preventive bracing for ACL injuries. To illustrate the preventive approaches that may be used, the book contains photographs of individuals actually performing the progressions involved in the programs. Other helpful resource  (less)

power of Keisers free moving pneumatic technology you can safely increase your power output as speed increases. This allows for intense functional workouts with zero shock load to muscles, connective tissues and joints. Keiser machines fit a wide range of needs. Physical therapists long ago discovered Keiser equipment. It is ideal for everyone, from the orthopedic patient through the performance athlete. Countless professional sports teams, performance training facilities, sports medicine professionals, researchers, older adult fitness centers, senior living communities, corporate fitness centers, and physical therapists trust the Keiser brand. Complete control over training and progression. With the Infinity Series you can ...  (less)