Principles of Athletic Training: A Guide to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice – 16th Edition
Principles of Athletic Training: A Guide to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice is a comprehensive reference for athletic training, sports medicine, injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Written by William E. Prentice, this 16th edition combines foundational principles with evidence-based clinical approaches to help students and professionals develop a stronger understanding of sports injuries and their management.
The book covers the complete athletic training process—from preventing injuries and recognizing clinical conditions to assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and safe return to activity. It provides practical information that can be useful for understanding both acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries encountered in athletes and physically active individuals.
What You’ll Learn
- Principles of athletic training and sports medicine
- Injury prevention and risk reduction
- Clinical examination and injury evaluation
- Recognition and management of common sports injuries
- Emergency care and acute injury management
- Therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation principles
- Functional rehabilitation and return-to-activity considerations
- Musculoskeletal injuries affecting different regions of the body
- Evidence-based approaches to athletic healthcare
- Practical concepts for working with athletes and active populations
Who Is This Book For?
This reference is particularly useful for:
- Athletic training students
- Physical therapists and physiotherapists
- Sports rehabilitation professionals
- Strength & conditioning coaches
- Sports medicine students and professionals
- Personal trainers working with athletic populations
- Coaches and serious athletes
- Healthcare professionals interested in sports injuries and rehabilitation
Whether you are studying athletic training, working in sports rehabilitation, or looking to strengthen your knowledge of injury management, Principles of Athletic Training provides a broad clinical foundation covering the key concepts needed to understand and manage athletic injuries.
16th Edition | William E. Prentice
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