Encompasses all of the content outlined in theNATA&s Educational Competenciesand the knowledge and skills required to meet them. Emphasizes the selection ofprocedures, techniques, andexercisesbased onclinical findingsandpatient progress. Focuses on thescience behind rehabilitationand the application ofspecific techniquesin sports medicine. Developscritical-thinkingandproblem-solving skillswithguided decision-making, chapter-specificcases studies, laboratory activities, andskill performance. Addresses the development of athoroughandwell-constructed evaluationto develop aSOAP notethat leads to an appropriate therapeutic exercise program. Features aconsistent organizationin each section, beginning with joint anatomy, joint biomechanics (normal mechanics and pathomechanics) and joint arthrokinematics and descriptions of injuries and dysfunctions with an emphasis on the typical patient&s problem list and rehabilitation goals…followed by exercises for each joint…and concluding with boxes addressing the needs of special population, relevant taping and bracing, and case studies. Includeslaboratory activitiesandlistingsofclinical competencies/proficienciesto emphasize the relevance of each topic discussed in the chapter. | Therapeutic Exercise by Michael Higgins, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters