Therapeutic Exercise

Here's the text that builds a strong foundation in the science of sports medicine, and teaches you to apply that knowledge to the planning, development, and implementation of therapeutic exercise programs for specific dysfunctions for all joints of the body.

You'll begin with an introduction to the science behind rehabilitation and the application of specific techniques. Then, for each joint, guided decision-making, chapter-specific case studies, lab activities and skill performance help you meet all of the competencies for therapeutic exercise required by the NATA.

I. Concepts of Therapeutic Exercise & Rehabilitation; Introduction to Designing a Rehabilitation Program; Tissue Healing; Psychological Aspects of Rehabilitation; Range Of Motion; Stretching; Joint Mobilization; Strengthening; Core Stability; Plyometrics; Isokinetics; Aerobic Conditioning; Aquatic Exercise; Proprioception; II. Rehabilitation of the Lower Extremity; Rehabilitation of the Foot & Ankle Complex; Rehabilitation of the Tibiofemoral Joint; Rehabilitation of the Patellofemoral Joint; Rehabilitation of the Hip, Thigh & Groin; III. Rehabilitation of the Spine; IV. Rehabilitation of the Upper Extremity; Rehabilitation of the Shoulder; Rehabilitation of the Elbow & Forearm; Rehabilitation & Injury Prevention in the Overhead Athlete; Rehabilitation of the Wrist & Hand.