دانلود کتاب استفاده از آب در ارتوپدی و شرایط توانبخشی و فیزیکی پزشکی ورزشی
The Use of Aquatics in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation and Physical Conditioning, 1ed

The Use of Aquatics in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation and Physical Conditioning is a definitive and scientifically based text on the use and application of aquatic methodologies in both rehabilitation and physical conditioning appropriate for the general population to the elite athlete.

The Use of Aquatics in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation and Physical Conditioning represents a new generation of rehabilitation that is informative enough to be injury and sports specific. Dr. Kevin E. Wilk and Dr. David M. Joyner, along with noted domestic and international leaders in the field, explore the aquatic techniques and principles detailed in the work, while presenting this scientifically based material in an understandable and user-friendly format. Ten chapters take the reader from the history of aquatic rehabilitation and progress to discuss all parameters of aquatic rehabilitation.

Some chapter topics include:

• History, theory, and applications of aquatic therapy
• Pool selection, facility design, and engineering considerations
• Rehabilitation for the upper and lower extremities and spine
• Sports-specific training
• Research evidence for the benefits of aquatic exercise
• Appendices, including 4 specific protocols for various lesions and disorders

The Use of Aquatics in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation and Physical Conditioning represents a new era in the use and development of aquatic therapy in sports medicine rehabilitation and is perfect for physical therapists, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, and sports medicine professionals alike.

Review

“This is a unique addition to the references for aquatic exercise as it is specifically written for aquatics in orthopedic and sports settings…I would recommend it for practitioners who have access to the use of a pool for rehabilitation and conditioning.”

– Monique Serpas, DPT, HealthReach Rehabilitation Services, Doody’s Review Service

About the Author

Kevin E. Wilk, PT, DPT, FAPTA, has lead a distinguished career as a clinical physical therapist for the past 30 years as a leading authority in rehabilitation of sports injuries and orthopedic lesions. He has made significant contributions to laboratory research, biomechanical research, and clinical outcome studies.

Dr. Wilk has been a physical therapist, researcher, and educator for 30 years. Dr. Wilk is currently Associate Clinical Director for Champion Sports Medicine (a Physiotherapy Facility) in Birmingham, AL. In addition, he is the Director of Rehabilitative Research at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham and is Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Wilk is also the Rehabilitation Consultant for the Tampa Bay Rays’ baseball team, and has worked with the Rays for 16 years. Dr. Wilk has worked with professional baseball for 26 years, and with the Rays since the organization started. Dr. Wilk received his physical therapy degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, IL, and his DPT from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA.

Contents

Chapter 1 Aquatic Therapy: History, Theory, and Applications
Chapter 2 Guidelines and Indications for the Use of Aquatic Therapy
Chapter 3 Pool Selection, Facility Design, and Engineering Considerations
Chapter 4 Aquatic Application for the Lower Extremity
Chapter 5 Aquatic Application for the Upper Extremity
Chapter 6 Aquatic Rehabilitation for the Spine
Chapter 7 Chronic Pain: Fibromyalgia and Other Syndromes
Chapter 8 Strength Training and Conditioning
Chapter 9 Sports-Specific Training
Chapter 10 Research Evidence for the Benefits of Aquatic Exercise