Written specifically for college students Fundamentals of Athletic Training, 4th Edition provides the foundational knowledge and skills needed to assist athletic trainers on and off the field. This introductory text features head-to-toe coverage of common injuries with explanations of the different protocols. The text discusses various conditions, illnesses and communicable diseases along with information on nutrition and the effects of therapeutic, recreational and performance-enhancing drug use. Fundamentals of Athletic Training, 4th Edition is the ideal guide for students considering their career options, acting as a springboard to a future in athletic training and sports medicine.
Lorin A. Cartwright, MS, ATC, is a consultant with extensive experience in all aspects of instruction of student athletic trainers. Cartwright earned a bachelor's degree in physical education from Grand Valley State University and a master's degree in education from the University of Michigan. She was the head athletic trainer, assistant principal, and athletic director at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she served for more than 32 years. She was an adjunct professor in athletic training at the University of Michigan for three years. Cartwright also taught at Eastern Michigan University and Concordia University. She currently serves as a private consultant in athletic training and sport management. Cartwright is the author or coauthor of eight books, including the popular Preparing for the Athletic Trainers' Certification Exam, and she was the first woman and first high school athletic trainer to serve as the president of the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association (GLATA). She served as the investigative chair of the Committee on Professional Ethics for the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) from 1998 to 2004 and was also an active member of NATA's National Membership Committee and the National Review Committee for Misconduct from 1988 through 1992. Highly regarded in her field, Cartwright was the recipient of the NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award in 2018, the GLATA Golden Pinnacle Award and induction into the hall of fame in 2016, the GLATA Outstanding Educator Award in 2010, the GLATA Athletic Trainer Award in 2002, the Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award from the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society in 1999, and the NATA Distinguished Service Award in 1998. Cartwright has been the athletic trainer for the amateur and semiprofessional summer basketball league and the Michigan men's basketball all-star team, and she worked at the Olympic Trials for wrestling. Her travels have taken her to Alaska, Italy, Nova Scotia, Sweden, Finland, and the Caribbean. Cartwright resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she enjoys woodworking, creating stained glass, and gardening in her free time. Kimberly S. Peer, EdD, ATC, FNATA, is a professor in the athletic training department at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. She holds a doctorate in higher education administration with a cognate in health care management from the University of Akron. She teaches in the areas of professional development, ethics for allied health care providers, education and supervision, and scientific writing. Before coming to Kent State University, Peer was on the faculty of University of Mount Union (formerly Mount Union College) and served as the director of the Academy for Health and Sport Science and coordinator for sports medicine at the Rehabilitation and Health Center. Prior to beginning her clinical and academic positions, Peer received her master of arts degree in athletic training from Western Michigan University in 1988 and her bachelor of science degree from Kent State University. In addition to having served as the editor in chief for the Athletic Training Education Journal, Peer serves on the Ethics Committee of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Executive Committee for Education, the NATA Committee on Professional Ethics, and the NATA Education Advaancement Committee. She also served as chair of the Board of Certification (BOC) Standards Committee and on the NATA's Research and Education Foundation and Free Communications Committee, as well as an editorial board member for the Journal of Athletic Training. Her statewide service includes the governor's appointment to the Ohio licensure board and over 12 years of leadership service to the Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association (OATA). Peer is a fellow of the NATA and received the NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award in 2010, in addition to being appointed to the OATA Hall of Fame in 2012 and earning the Dan Libera Service Award from the BOC in 2014. She has also been lauded with other national, regional, and state-level awards for her contributions to the profession and athletic training education, including the GLATA Outstanding Educator Award and OATA Linda Weber Daniel Outstanding Mentor Award. She has published and presented extensively on ethics education and pedagogy, and she has coauthored textbooks on ethics in athletic training with Dr. Gretchen Schlabach.
Unit I. Professional and Administrative Aspects of Athletic Training Chapter 1. Athletic Training as a Profession Roles of the Athletic Trainer The Sports Medicine Team Becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer Athletic Training Careers National Athletic Trainers' Association Chapter 2. Administration and Professional Development Legal Issues Avoiding Legal Problems Insurance Professional Development and Continuing Education The PREMIER Model Chapter 3. Design and Development of the Athletic Training Facility Facility Design and Development Safety Factors and Planning Issues Maintenance of Facility and Modalities Material Safety Data Sheets Facility Rules Chapter 4. Documentation and Record Keeping Medical Terminology Basics Medical Documentation Notes Injury Reports and Charts Patient Confidentiality Chapter 5. Fiscal Management Types of Budgets Designing a Budget Purchasing Inventory Management Chapter 6. The Preparticipation Physical Exam Preparticipation Format and Parts Medical Information Forms Clearance for Participation in Sport Unit II. Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 7. Introduction to Anatomy Anatomical Position Body Tissues Classification of Joints Muscle Movement Chapter 8. Basics of Tissue Injuries Soft-Tissue Injuries Bone Injuries Unit III. Athletic-Related Injuries to the Head, Spine, and Axial Region Chapter 9. Head Injuries Anatomy of the Head Preventing Head Injuries Head Injury Mechanisms Treating Head Injuries Chapter 10. Facial Injuries Anatomy of the Facial Region Preventing Facial Injuries Treating Eye Injuries and Conditions Treating Ear Injuries Treating Nose Injuries Treating Mouth Injuries Chapter 11. Throat and Thorax Injuries Anatomy of the Throat Anatomy of the Thorax Preventing Throat and Thorax Injuries Treating Throat Injuries and Conditions Treating Thorax Injuries and Conditions Chapter 12. Abdominal Injuries Anatomy of the Abdomen Preventing Abdominal Injuries Treating Abdominal Injuries and Conditions Chapter 13. Spinal Injuries Anatomy of the Spine Postural Considerations Preventing Spinal Injuries Treating Lumbar Spine Injuries and Conditions Treating Cervical Spine Injuries and Conditions Unit IV. Athletic-Related Injuries to the Upper Extremity Chapter 14. Shoulder Injuries Anatomy of the Shoulder Preventing Shoulder Injuries Treating Shoulder Injuries Muscle, Bursa, and Tendon Injuries Ligament and Joint Injuries Chapter 15. Elbow Injuries Anatomy of the Elbow Preventing Elbow Injuries Treating Elbow Injuries and Conditions Chapter 16. Wrist and Hand Injuries Anatomy of the Wrist and Hand Preventing Wrist and Hand Injuries Treating Wrist and Hand Injuries and Conditions Unit V. Athletic-Related Injuries to the Lower Extremity Chapter 17. Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh Injuries Anatomy of the Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh Preventing Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh Injuries Treating Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh Injuries and Conditions Chapter 18. Knee Injuries Anatomy of the Knee Preventing Knee Injuries Treating Knee Injuries and Conditions Chapter 19. Foot, Ankle, and Lower-Leg Injuries Anatomy of the Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg Preventing Foot, Ankle, and Lower-Leg Injuries Treating Foot, Ankle, and Lower-Leg Injuries and Conditions Unit VI. Rehabilitation and Reconditioning of Athletic Injuries Chapter 20. Patient Assessment and Treatment Methods Assessing the Athlete and Documenting the Findings Phases of Treatment Therapeutic Modalities Chapter 21. Reconditioning Programs Strength and Conditioning Principles Types of Muscle Actions Muscular Development Programs Joint Flexibility Exercises for Reconditioning Muscles Cardiorespiratory Conditioning A Word on Safety Chapter 22. Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Training Referring an Athlete for Professional Help Relationship Building Practical Suggestions Unit VII. Providing Emergency Care Chapter 23. Planning for Emergencies Medical Emergency Cards The Crisis Plan Practicing the Crisis Plan Chapter 24. Primary and Secondary Procedures Primary Assessment Breathing Emergencies Cardiopulmonary Emergencies Hemorrhage Preventing Communicable Disease Transmission Secondary Assessment HIT Specific Conditions PRICES Method Chapter 25. Environmental Situations and Injuries Heat-Related Problems Cold-Related Problems Severe Weather Bites and Stings Chapter 26. Stabilization and Transportation of Injured Athletes Equipment Removal Lifting and Moving an Athlete Unit VIII. Preventing Athletic Injuries Chapter 27. Protective Taping and Wrapping Principles of Taping Taping Techniques Elastic Wrapping Techniques Chapter 28. Protective Equipment Used in Athletics Protective Equipment for the Head and Face Protective Equipment for the Upper Body Protective Equipment for the Lower Body Unit IX. Other Athletic Conditions and Concerns Chapter 29. Basic Diagnostic Imaging and Testing X-Rays Bone Scans CT Scans MRI Ultrasound DEXA Scans PET Scans Blood Testing Drug Testing Chapter 30. Conditions and Illnesses Respiratory Conditions Vascular Conditions Gastrointestinal Conditions Diabetes Epilepsy Arthritis Female Athlete Triad Rhabdomyolysis Chapter 31. Communicable Diseases Defending Against Microorganisms Blood-Borne Conditions Chapter 32. Common Drugs Used in Athletics Therapeutic Drugs Recreational Drugs Performance-Enhancing Drugs Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs Drug Abuse Safety in Distribution of Medications Proper Disposal of Medications Chapter 33. Nutrition and Weight Control Major Nutrients Healthy Diet Understanding Food Nutrition Labels Caloric Balance Sport Nutrition Popular Nutritional Supplements Chapter 34. Athletes With Disabilities or Disorders History of Disabled Sport Orthopedic Disabilities Auditory and Visual Impairments Cardiovascular Disorders Transplants Neuromuscular Disorders Assessing Participation Conditions Common Injuries
