Clinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers: Recognizing Systemic Disease (Paperback)

~ Dan O'Connor MS PT ATC (Author) "Pathology, a specialty field of medical science, focuses on the study of biological causes, effects, and processes of disease.1, 2..." (more)
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“What really excites me is that it fills a need that has not been covered before for the athletic training student. The illustrations…are very helpful for teaching about the body. I believe this is a book every athletic trainer should have in his or her library.”
    
    — Daniel R. Kraeger, DO, ATC, Journal of Athletic Training

Product Description

Clinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers is the most up-to-date and concise reference book available for athletic training professionals and students. Inside you will find information pertaining to the required 1999 NATA Athletic Training Educational Competencies for the Health Care of the Physically Active, which now includes "General Medical Conditions and Disabilities" and "Pathology of Injury and Illness". Clinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers focuses on clinical signs and symptoms of pathology, which will allow the practicing athletic trainer to recognize systemic illnesses and injuries. This necessary reference text will introduce the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and differentiate signs and symptoms produced by systemic disease. Organized by the major body systems, a variety of topics are covered, including diseases of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, psychological, and immunological. An added bonus is the inclusion of several laboratory activities that outline physical examination techniques relevant to non-musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses. This innovative reference text also contains a chapter that synthesizes knowledge into practice by providing evaluation and management algorithms that are organized by major symptoms, such as chest and abdominal pain. Clinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers is a valuable addition to all athletic training professionals and students bookshelves, with numerous tables and figures provide a complete and comprehensive review

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Slack Incorporated; 1 edition (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556424698
• ISBN-13: 978-1556424694
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
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