The Shoulder and the Overhead Athlete is the most complete and up-to-date reference on the evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of shoulder injuries in throwing and other overhead athletes.

The Shoulder and the Overhead Athlete has more than 300 illustrations complement the text.

Contents

General Principles

1. The Overhead Athlete-Challenges and Decision-Making
2. Shoulder Anatomy and Biomechanics During Overhead Motions
3. Clinical Examination of the Overhead Athlete: The "Differential-Directed" Approach
4. Imaging of the Overhead Athlete
5. The Assessment of Outcomes for the Treatment of the Overhead Athlete
6. Resistance Training and Core Strengthening
7. Specific Exercises for the Throwing Shoulder
8. Interval Program and Its Implication for the Throwing Athlete

Lesions of the Overhead Shoulder

9. Internal Impingement
10. Surgical Treatment of Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears
11. Subacromial Impingement and Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears in Overhead Athletes
12. Unidirectional Anterior Instability
13. Unidirectional Posterior Instability
14. Multidirectional Instability
15. Disorders of the Biceps Tendon
16. Acromioclavicular Joint Disorders
17. Scapulothoracic Problems in Overhead Athletes
18. Fractures
19. Neurologic and Vascular Lesions
20. Disorders in Pediatric Athletes

Sport-Specific Shoulder Injuries and Management in Overhead Athletes

21. Baseball
22. Football
23. Tennis
24. Swimming

Index

click here to see books • videos • cd-roms of related interest

ORDER NOW The Shoulder and the Overhead Athlete by Sumant G. Krishnan 2004 • 381 pages • $138.00 + shipping Texas residents please add 6.75 % sales tax