Essentials of Athletic Injury Management: 2026 Release ISE

PART I Organizing and Establishing an Effective Athletic Health Care System

1. Fitness Professionals, Coaches, and the Sports Medicine Team: Defining Roles

2. Organizing and Administering an Athletic Health Care Program

3. Legal Liability and Insurance

Part II Preventing Injuries in an Athletic Health Care System

4. Preventing Injuries Through Fitness Training

5. Sports Nutrition and Supplements

6. Selecting and Using Protective Sports Equipment

7. Understanding the Potential Dangers of Adverse Environmental Conditions

Part III Techniques for Treating and Managing Sport-Related Injuries

8. Handling Emergency Situations and Injury Assessment

9. Preventing the Spread of Infectious Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Wound Care

10. Wrapping and Taping Techniques

11. Understanding the Basics of Injury Rehabilitation

12. Helping the Injured Athlete Psychologically

Part IV Recognition and Management of Specifi Injuries and Conditions

13. Recognizing Different Sports Injuries

14. The Foot and Toes

15. The Ankle and Lower Leg

16. The Knee and Related Structures

17. The Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvis

18. The Shoulder Complex

19. The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

20. The Spine

21. The Thorax and Abdomen

22. The Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

23. General Medical Conditions and Additional Health Concerns

24. Substance Abuse

25. Preventing and Managing Injuries in Young Athletes

Appendixes

Appendix A: Employment Settings for the Athletic Trainer

Appendix B: Requirements for Certification as an Athletic Trainer

Appendix C: Directional Movements for Body Joints

Glossary

Index

Essentials of Athletic Injury Management provides the information students need to manage the care of athletic injuries, from prevention and identification and assessment of injuries, to interaction with players, parents, and physicians. Designed for those beginning careers in coaching, physical education, and the fitness profession, this text prepares learners to manage injury and emergency situations when an athletic trainer or physician is not available. Each chapter focuses on promoting an understanding of the prevention and care of particular types of athletic injuries, progressing from general to specific concepts. Action plans, checklists, and applications of universal precautions in athletic environments are included to provide the practical tools needed to get started in the field. Essentials of Athletic Injury Management provides the reader with the most current information on the subject of prevention and basic care of sports injuries.