Musculoskeletal Assessment in Athletic Training and Therapy, First Edition

Developed in conjunction with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and written for students in professional athletic training and therapy programs, Musculoskeletal Assessment in Athletic Training and Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of the many injuries impacting the extremities, and the assessments and examinations Athletic Trainers should conduct to accurately diagnosis and treat each injury. Unit I “Foundations” introduces the student to the foundations of examination, evaluation, and musculoskeletal diagnosis, providing a helpful recap of relevant medical terminology along the way. Units II and III then delve directly into the lower and upper extremities, reviewing relevant anatomy, discussing common injuries, and discussing their assessment.

Matt Kutz is a'Professor at Bowling Green State University, an award-winning author, and an international athletic training scholar. He has lived and taught in Rwanda (Fulbright Scholar, University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Science) and Australia (Visiting Research Fellow, Gold Coast University Hospital and Griffith University). Matt is a member of The CAATE Ethics and Professional Standards Committee, the NATA’s International Committee, and Educational Journal Committee. He serves as Senior Associate Editor for the Athletic Training Education Journal and has been an athletic trainer for 23 years.

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