Cryotherapy in Sport Injury Management (Paperback)

~ Kenneth Knight (Author) "Few professional, college, or high school sporting events in North America take place without ice or cold packs on the sidelines..." (more)
Key Phrases: secondary hypoxic injury, cryotherapeutic techniques, ankle immersion, Cryo Cuff, Pain Questionnaire, Equipment Needed (more...)

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"Without a doubt, the most concise presentation ever on the subject of cryotherapy. This has been well developed by Dr. Ken Knight. The full understanding of the subject has been needed for several years by the profession."
Otho Davis, MA, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer, Philadelphia Eagles

Product Description

Cryotherapy is the most prevalent modality used to treat sport injuries. But when and how should you apply cryotherapy for the best results? In this book, Kenneth L. Knight—a veteran athletic trainer, sports medicine researcher, and athletic training educator—presents the most extensive and up-to-date resource available on understanding and using cryotherapy to treat and rehabilitate injuries.

Cryotherapy in Sport Injury Management gives you clear "how-to" instructions for both immediate and long-term care of a wide variety of injuries. Athletic trainers, physical therapists, sport physicians, and other sports medicine specialists will find the numerous clinical applications and accompanying illustrations especially useful. The book also presents the theoretical basis for cryotherapy, along with subject and author indexes and more than 800 references, making it a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners alike.

Part I introduces readers to the concept of cold injury treatment and examines the cold versus hot treatment controversy. Knight traces the development of cryotherapy from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the present day.

Part II, The Scientific Basis of Cryotherapy, reviews in depth the physiological response of bodily tissues to cold treatment and provides a theoretical basis for the cryotherapy techniques used in dealing with acute musculoskeletal conditions. Throughout this section, Knight includes specific, direct applications of the principles being discussed. He also introduces precautions and caveats on when not to use the technique.

Part III, Clinical Techniques Involving Cryotherapy, discusses the most common (and some not-so-common) cryotherapeutic techniques, and is abundantly illustrated for direct application. This section provides clear instructions for administering both immediate and long-term care of a variety of injuries. Pre- and postsurgical applications of cold treatment are evaluated, including cold packs, ice immersion, cold whirlpool, and sprays. Knight also describes the role of cryotherapy in rehabilitation.

Whether you're looking for clear, illustrated instructions on how to use cryotherapy to treat injuries or want a resource that explains the scientific basis underpinning the technique, you'll find everything you need to know in the only book dedicated to the history, science, and applications of cold treatment: Cryotherapy in Sport Injury Management.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics; 1 edition (June 8, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873227719
• ISBN-13: 978-0873227711
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #788,318 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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