Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine gives a non-orthopedic approach to sports medicine that will help athletic trainers, sports therapists, sports medicine physicians, and health practitioners as well as students in these areas focus on athletes general health issues. Readers will be able to understand the primary care concerns of athletes, earn their trust, and work more effectively with them.

From hypothermia to mononucleosis, Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine will help readers recognize relevant signs and symptoms and determine when a physicians attention, diagnosis, and treatment are required. The book outlines different courses of treatment, the significant role an athletic trainer plays in the healing process, and factors involved in the decision to return to activity.

University sports medicine team physicians Dr. Greg Landry and Dr. David Bernhardt treat athletes and lecture extensively on the care of athletes with disorders in body systems, infections and allergies, nutritional disorders, psychological issues, and pharmacological concerns. In Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine they share their knowledge and experience with those already practicing in the field and those who are studying to become athletic trainers, physical therapists, and personal trainers. The text is packed with relevant and practical topics, including the psychological dimensions of working with adolescents, athletes undergoing rehab and burnout, and those showing signs of sexually transmitted diseases or addictive behaviors.

The book also provides the following information:

Extensive medical terminology to help readers communicate better with athletes physicians

Almost 100 line drawings and photos

Hands-on advice for those working with athletes with asthma, diabetes, and other chronic conditions that require ongoing and practical interventions

Pedagogical aids including chapter objectives and summaries, lists of terms and definitions in each chapter as well as in a glossary, case studies, a listing of resources for further information in each chapter, and an extensive index

With Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine, professionals and students in athletic training, personal training, and sports medicine have an essential reference and textbook that will increase their knowledge base and help them contribute immeasurably to the long-term health of athletes.

Contents

Part I. System Disorders
Chapter 1. Cardiac Pathologies

Sudden Cardiac Death"Basic Concepts and Incidence

Young Athletes"Causes of Sudden Death

Screening and Referrals for Cardiac Evaluation

Summary

Chapter 2. Gastroenterological Pathologies

History

Physical Examination

Common Disorders

Abdominal Trauma

Summary

Chapter 3. Neurological Pathologies

Concussions

Seizures

Infectious Brain Diseases

Headaches

Summary

Chapter 4. Diabetes Mellitus

Introduction

Diagnosis

Insulin Treatment

Diabetes and Exercise

Working With Diabetic Athletes

Summary

Chapter 5. Eye, Ear, and Maxillofacial Pathologies

Eye Trauma, Infections, and Disorders

Ear

Maxillofacial Injuries

Summary

Chapter 6. Gender-Based Pathologies

Female Athlete Triad

Disorders of the Reproductive System

Summary

Part II. Infectious Conditions and Allergies
Chapter 7. Dermatological Pathologies

Introduction

Trauma

Dermatitis/Eczema

Infections

Skin Infections and Wrestling

Summary

Chapter 8. Respiratory Pathologies

Introduction

Exercise-Induced Asthma

Other Diagnostic Possibilities

Summary

Chapter 9. Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Blood-Borne Infections

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Blood Borne Viral Infections

Summary

Chapter 10. Common Infectious Diseases

Common Cold

Influenza

Infectious Mononucleosis

Complications of Infectious Mononucleosis

Summary

Part III. Nutritional and Pharmacological Concerns
Chapter 11. Nutrition

Athletic� Diets Versus Typical American� Diets

Energy Requirements

Nutrient Requirements

Pregame Meals

Common Nutritional Supplements

Summary

Chapter 12. Weight Control

Ideal Body Weight

Body Composition

Weight-Loss Issues

Weight-Gain Issues

Summary

Chapter 13. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Mechanism of Action

Classification

Therapeutic Effects

Side Effects

Drug Interactions

Summary

Chapter 14. Drugs, Supplements, and the Athlete

Overview

Ergogenic Drugs

Recreational Drugs

Other Sedatives

Herbal Supplements

Risk Factors

Summary

Chapter 15. Drug Testing in the Athletic Setting

Overview of Drug Screening

Notification of Results

Effectiveness and Cost of Drug Screening

Legal and Ethical Questions

Summary

Part IV. Special Issues
Chapter 16. Environmental Stress

Heat-Related Illnesses

Cold-Related Injuries

High Altitude

Lightning

Summary

Chapter 17. Psychological Aspects of Sport and Rehabilitation

Personality Traits of Athletes

Psychology of Injury and Rehabilitation

Athletes and Mental Illness

Performance Enhancement

Summary

Chapter 18. Growth and Maturation During Adolescence

Physical Development

Physical Development of the Adolescent

Summary

Chapter 19. The Preparticipation Physical Examination

Reasons for Performing the Preparticipation Physical Examination

Mechanics: Timing, Location, and Types of Examinations

The History Is the Key

Components of the Physical Exam

Decisions Concerning Playability

Summary

Audiences

A reference for athletic trainers, sports physical therapists, sports medicine physicians, personal trainers, and clinical exercise physiologists. A textbook for athletic training, physical therapy, or personal training courses.

Greg Landry, MD, is a team physician at the University of Wisconsin at Madison and is a professor of pediatrics and sports medicine at the UW Medical School. He served as a volunteer team physician for the 1992 Olympic Games and was a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness from 1988 to 1994. He was a founding member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and served as its president from 1997 to 1998. He earned a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine in 1997.

David Bernhardt, MD, is a team physician at the University of Wisconsin at Madison and is also an associate professor in the department of pediatrics and sports medicine. He is the fellowship director of the University of Wisconsin Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Bernhardt is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness and the Governors Council of Physical Fitness, and he earned a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine.

“This is an important book not only because of the information it provides, but also its audience... This book is highly recommended to athletic trainers, physical therapists, exercise physiologists, as well as medical students who may be investigating the possibility of becoming involved in Sports Medicine.”

Clinical Exercise Forum

“The authors have gone to great lengths to be comprehensive without bogging down the reader with too much detailed information.”

Andrew D. Perron, MD, FACEP

Maine Medical Center

Portland, ME

“I think this material is as good as or better than any other introductory text I have seen on this subject.”

Andrew D. Perron, MD, FACEP

Maine Medical Center

Portland, ME