Quick Reference Dictionary for Athletic Training » (2nd Edition)

Julie N. Bernier, EdD, ATC

Julie N. Bernier, EdD, ATC is the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs at Plymouth State University. She previously served as Department Chair of Health and Human Performance and Director of graduate and undergraduate Athletic Training at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH, where she has been since 1988. Julie received her bachelor of science and master of education degrees from Keene State College in New Hampshire and her doctorate from the University of Virginia. She serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Athletic Training and has served on numerous NATA and NATA-REF committees. In her other life she is a potter and also enjoys building furniture.

Bernier (Plymouth State University) provides athletic training students and professionals with a quick overview of essential elements of athletic training in this pocket (4.25x7") reference defining 2,100 terms. About 20 appendices give information on manual muscle testing, orthopedic special tests, and peripheral nerve innervations, as well as symbols and measures, acronyms and abbreviations, pharmacology, muscles, and pain assessment. Some of the appendices include b&w photos and anatomical illustrations. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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This pocket (4.25x6.75") reference for athletic training professionals defines some 2,100 terms related to the field of athletic training and offers 22 appendices covering various topics such as abbreviations, neuroanatomy, special physical tests, normal joint ranges of motion, codes of ethics, and prescription drugs. Bernier is chair of the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Plymouth State College. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contents

Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Editor
Introduction
Dictionary of Terms
List of Appendices

Appendix 1: Medical Roots Terminology
Appendix 2: Acronyms and Abbreviations
Appendix 3: Symbols
Appendix 4: Anatomical Terms of Orientation and Direction
Appendix 5: Muscles-Origin, Insertion, Action
Appendix 6: Manual Muscle Testing
Hip, Thigh, Knee
Lower Leg, Ankle, Foot
Shoulder, Shoulder Girdle
Elbow, Forearm, Wrist
Hand
Appendix 7: Normal Joint Ranges of Motion
Appendix 8: Cranial Nerves and Assessment
Appendix 9: Concussion Grading
Appendix 10: Nerve Root Assessment-Upper Extremity
Appendix 11: Nerve Root Assessment-Lower Extremity
Appendix 12: Peripheral Nerve Innervations-Upper Extremity
Appendix 13: Peripheral Nerve Innervations-Lower Extremity
Appendix 14: Grades of Pain
Appendix 15: End Feel
Appendix 16: Joint Mobility Positioning
Appendix 17: Special Tests
Shoulder-Ligamentous Tests
Shoulder-Special Tests
Elbow-Special Tests
Hand/Wrist-Special Tests
Neck-Ligamentous Tests
Spine-Special Tests
Sacroiliac Joint
Hip-Special Tests
Knee-Ligamentous Tests
Knee-Meniscal Tests
Knee and Leg-Other Special Tests
Foot/Ankle-Ligamentous Tests
Foot/Ankle-Special Tests
Appendix 18: Pharmacology
Appendix 19: NATA Membership Standards and Code of Ethics
Appendix 20: Weights and Measurements

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