Human Kinetics Library Platform - Healthcare in Sport and Exercise
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Human Kinetics Health Care in Sport and Exercise is a comprehensive digital collection of 39 ebooks and over 540 videos (approximately 12 hours). Digitally exclusive on an unlimited access basis, this product offers students, researchers and instructors unrivalled access to Human Kinetics’ market-leading physical therapy, athletic training, and sport-related health care content.

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Designed to support students in this applied discipline with multiple tables, diagrams, graphs and data sets, Human Kinetics Health Care in Sport and Exercise covers a range of topics at launch through its ebook content:

Athlete medical conditions and injuries Rehabilitation
Emergency care Sports massage
Musculoskeletal injuries Stretching
Pharmacology Taping, bracing and casting
Psychology of sport injuries Therapeutic exercise


The 12 hours of video content includes coverage of the following:

Acquatic exercises Positional Release Therapy Strap taping
Gait analysis Running mechanics Stretching
Joint mobilization Sports and therapeutic massage Therapeutic exercises

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Brand new to the Human Kinetics Library, the Health Care in Sport and Exercise 2024 Collection provides access to 3 additional ebooks covering topics such as therapeutic exercise, musculoskeletal injuries and interprofessional education, alongside more than 80 videos demonstrating rehabilitation exercises and therapeutic movements. This rich content set brings together key titles from Human Kinetics market leading list, with teaching resources and engaging videos to provide an immersive learning and teaching experience.

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Athletic Training and Therapy: Foundations of Behavior and Practice

A reference for physical and manual therapists, athletic trainers, personal trainers, massage therapists, chiropractors, and physiatrists. A textbook for physical therapy students learning theory and application of skills for care in rehabilitation of muscle imbalance.

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Clinical Guide to Surface Palpation, Second Edition

A comprehensive guide supported by photos that demonstrate palpation techniques of surface body landmarks, assists students and health care professionals in becoming proficient in surface palpation techniques, which are a prerequisite for working in the manual therapy professions.

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Clinical Pharmacology in Athletic Training

Clinical Pharmacology in Athletic Training empowers athletic trainers with a functional understanding of pharmacology that enables them to formulate a treatment plan intended to mitigate disease and improve the overall health of their patients.

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Clinical Mechanics and Kinesiology

Provides a solid foundation so that students of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training can understand biomechanics and functional anatomy as they relate to both normal and abnormal movement.

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Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy

Students in athletic training, coaching, or other health care fields will find current information covering the breadth of theory and application of athletic training, including evidence-based practice, prevention and health promotion, clinical examination and diagnosis, acute and emergency care, therapeutic interventions, and health care administration.

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Effective Functional Progressions in Sport Rehabilitation

This complete reference helps clinicians understand the important concepts of functional progressions and equips them to develop rehabilitation programs specific to the needs of their clients.

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Facilitated Stretching

The most trusted resource for proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching, an effective and easy-to-use method that involves stretching the muscle, contracting it isometrically against resistance, and then stretching it again to increase range of motion.

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Handbook of Neurological Sports Medicine

Presents techniques for diagnosis and treatment of head-related injuries to enable medical professionals to provide the best care possible. Authored by a respected team of neurosurgeons, this evidence-based reference offers expert guidelines for managing these serious injuries.

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Massage for Sport Performance

In this special book and video collection, renowned sport massage therapist Michael McGillicuddy demonstrates the same techniques he has used to train and prepare the world's elite track and field athletes for Olympic competition.

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Orthopedic Joint Mobilization and Manipulation

A guide to clinical applications that can provide relief for a wide range of musculoskeletal ailments related to pain, dysfunction, and limited joint mobility.

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Pilates for Rehabilitation

With this book, you will learn how to apply proven Pilates methods to address dysfunction and help your patients achieve optimal performance, including detailed descriptions of the most effective exercises for rehabilitating and healing injuries, improving functional strength, promoting efficient movement, and managing pain.

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Postural Assessment

Resource for massage therapists, physical therapists, physiotherapists, sports medicine physicians, and osteopaths in conducting detailed postural assessments; also valuable for students and professionals in athletic training or fitness professions.

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Prescriptive Stretching

Teaches the correct techniques for achieving balance in the muscles.

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Running Mechanics and Gait Analysis

A comprehensive resource for physical therapists and athletic trainers involved in clinical assessment and treatment of running-related injuries, personal trainers and coaches invested in preventing injuries and improving running performance, and serious runners with a passion for learning.

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Soft Tissue and Trigger Point Release

A practical guide to understanding and applying soft tissue release (STR), including how it can be used to deactivate trigger points and maximize patient outcomes of treatment and rehabilitation.

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Sports Injuries Guidebook

Injuries happen, and when they do, athletes and coaches need to have access to quick support. With the Second Edition of this guidebook, you will be equipped with the information you need for sports injury identification and return-to-play guidelines.

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Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation

This easy-to-use reference contains 50 strap taping techniques with Leukotape that help support or control joint mobility and provide greater stability than other methods of taping.

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The BioMechanics Method for Corrective Exercise

Designed to help fitness professionals, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, and physical therapists to identify and correct underlying imbalances so their clients and patients can resume pain-free movement.

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