{"product_id":"clinical-foundations-of-athletic-training-and-sports-medicine-2nd-edition","title":"Clinical Foundations of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine 2nd Edition","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-ancillaries\" id=\"display-ancillaries\"\u003eAncillaries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Foundations of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e builds upon an undergraduate understanding of health and exercise sciences to instill an evidence-based, graduate-level knowledge of best practices in athletic training and health care. The full-color text is supported by research, medical guidelines, and National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) statements, and it aligns with the 2020 Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) standards (updated in December 2025).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly titled \u003ci\u003eAthletic Training and Therapy: Foundations of Behavior and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e, the revised title reflects a renewed focus on the practical skills that prepare students to provide high-quality patient care. Contemporary concepts not often found in other introductory texts—such as cultural literacy, interprofessional practice, administrative management, and special populations—are presented to give students comprehensive knowledge of the field. Students will explore the breadth of athletic training and sports medicine, from mental health and nutrition guidelines to guidance for treating military populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the text, sidebars highlight important information regarding evidence-based practice and foundational skills. Clinical Application boxes further contextualize the content for students with real-world situations. The second edition of \u003ci\u003eClinical Foundations of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e contains a wealth of updates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new section on AI usage in health care helps students understand the ethical implications and real-world application of these new technologies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn expanded chapter on mental health allows students to build knowledge and apply a holistic approach to patient care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore information is provided on nutritional needs and how they differ between male and female patients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation on safety regulations has been updated, including new coverage of neck lacerations in hockey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will gain access to online tools such as flash cards and the Athletic Training Clinical Resource, which contains essential information such as normal lab values, vital sign norms, ICD 10 and CPT code lists, and approved medical abbreviations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a leading information provider in athletic training, Human Kinetics is known for high-quality educational texts. The first edition of \u003ci\u003eClinical Foundations of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e was featured on the Board of Certification (BOC) exam reference list for multiple years. A cross-sectional study published in \u003ci\u003eAthletic Training Education Journal\u003c\/i\u003e identified the text as demonstrating the most diverse patient and clinician image representation from among 20 textbooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Foundations of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e offers a broad, competency-based educational foundation for graduate students in athletic training. The text highlights current concepts and the need to enhance team-based care, with an emphasis on the foundational knowledge students will need to successfully complete the BOC certification exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextbook for graduate athletic training courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. Foundations of Professional Practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Athletic Training and the Health Care Team\u003cbr\u003eBecoming an Athletic Trainer\u003cbr\u003eInterprofessional Approach to Health Care Delivery\u003cbr\u003eAthletic Trainers as Members of Health Care Teams\u003cbr\u003eAthletic Training History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2. \u003c\/b\u003eEvidence-Based Practice and Basic Research Principles\u003cbr\u003eDefinition of Evidence-Based Practice\u003cbr\u003eResearch Design and Levels of Evidence\u003cbr\u003eQualitative and Quantitative Research\u003cbr\u003eCritical Appraisal of the Literature\u003cbr\u003eApplying Evidence-Based Practice\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding Diagnostic Tests\u003cbr\u003eResearch Ethics and Institutional Review Board\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. \u003c\/b\u003ePublic Health and Athletic Training\u003cbr\u003eDefining Public Health\u003cbr\u003eIntersection of Athletic Training and Public Health\u003cbr\u003eSequence of Prevention\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Cultural Literacy in Patient-Centered Care\u003cbr\u003ePatient-Centered Care Definition\u003cbr\u003ePerson-First Language\u003cbr\u003eGroup Identities\u003cbr\u003eCulture, Ethnicity, and Personal Core Values\u003cbr\u003eRace\u003cbr\u003eProfessional Culture and Core Values\u003cbr\u003eStereotypes\u003cbr\u003ePrivilege\u003cbr\u003eMicroaggressions\u003cbr\u003eAdverse Childhood Experiences\u003cbr\u003eSocial Determinants of Health\u003cbr\u003eCultural Competence\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. \u003c\/b\u003eHealth Care Administration and Health Care Informatics\u003cbr\u003eOrganizational Structure\u003cbr\u003eHealth Care Administration and Management\u003cbr\u003eMajor Health Policy and Privacy Legislation\u003cbr\u003eQuality Assurance\u003cbr\u003eDocumentation and Medical Records\u003cbr\u003eInsurance, Third-Party Reimbursement, and Billing\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6. \u003c\/b\u003eManagement, Planning, and Professional Development\u003cbr\u003eOperational Management and Leadership\u003cbr\u003ePlanning\u003cbr\u003eFacility Planning\u003cbr\u003eBudgeting\u003cbr\u003ePurchasing\u003cbr\u003eRisk Management\u003cbr\u003eAdvocacy\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Injury and Illness Prevention and Wellness Promotion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Blood-Borne Pathogens\u003cbr\u003eMeans of Pathogen Entry\u003cbr\u003eCommon Pathogens\u003cbr\u003eExposure Control Plan\u003cbr\u003eExposure Incident\u003cbr\u003eTraining\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Prevention Strategies and Procedures\u003cbr\u003ePreparticipation Physical Examination\u003cbr\u003eThermoregulatory Mechanisms\u003cbr\u003eHyperthermia\u003cbr\u003eHypothermia and Cold-Related Conditions\u003cbr\u003eLightning\u003cbr\u003eErgonomics\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9. \u003c\/b\u003eFitness and Wellness\u003cbr\u003eRole of Exercise in Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle\u003cbr\u003eDefinition of Exercise\u003cbr\u003eStandardized Testing in Fitness and Wellness\u003cbr\u003eDesigning a Fitness Program\u003cbr\u003eInstructing a Patient Through Fitness Exercise\u003cbr\u003eSafety Precautions and Hazards\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e General Nutrition Concepts and Sports Nutrition\u003cbr\u003eEnergy and Nutrition Needs\u003cbr\u003eMacronutrients\u003cbr\u003eMicronutrients\u003cbr\u003eFluids\u003cbr\u003eNutrition for Optimal Healing\u003cbr\u003eLow Energy Availability\u003cbr\u003eDietary Supplements\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11. \u003c\/b\u003eProtective Equipment\u003cbr\u003eLegal Issues\u003cbr\u003eBasic Application of Protective Equipment\u003cbr\u003eEmergency Removal of Protective Equipment\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12. \u003c\/b\u003eTaping and Bracing\u003cbr\u003eLegal Issues\u003cbr\u003ePrinciples of Prophylactic Procedures\u003cbr\u003eCommon Types of Protective Padding\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III. Immediate and Emergency Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13.\u003c\/b\u003e Emergency Planning in Health Care\u003cbr\u003eComponents of an Emergency Action Plan\u003cbr\u003ePolicies and Procedures\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping an Emergency Action Plan\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14.\u003c\/b\u003e Acute Care and Emergency Procedures\u003cbr\u003ePrinciples of Emergency Assessment\u003cbr\u003eMoving and Transporting the Injured or Ill Patient\u003cbr\u003eEmergency Interventions\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV. Injury and Illness Evaluation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15.\u003c\/b\u003e Pathophysiology of Musculoskeletal and Nerve Injury\u003cbr\u003eSoft Tissue Injury\u003cbr\u003eBone Injury\u003cbr\u003eNerve Injury\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16. \u003c\/b\u003eClinical Diagnosis and Medical Referral\u003cbr\u003eClinical Assessment and Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eHistory\u003cbr\u003eObservation\u003cbr\u003ePalpation\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Tests\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Assessment Components\u003cbr\u003eVariations in the Assessment Process\u003cbr\u003eOn-the-Field Injury Assessment\u003cbr\u003eConcussion Evaluation\u003cbr\u003eClinical Prediction Rule\u003cbr\u003eMedical Referral\u003cbr\u003eDocumentation and Communication of the Injury Evaluation\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17.\u003c\/b\u003e Medical Imaging\u003cbr\u003eRadiologic Science and Its Roles in Imaging\u003cbr\u003eMedical Imaging\u003cbr\u003eComputed Tomography\u003cbr\u003eMagnetic Resonance Imaging\u003cbr\u003eUltrasound or Diagnostic Medical Sonography\u003cbr\u003eNuclear Medicine\u003cbr\u003eImaging Life Cycle\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18.\u003c\/b\u003e Commonly Encountered Medical Conditions in Athletic Training\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTim Braun, PhD, LAT, ATC, CSCS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExamination Process\u003cbr\u003eDiagnostic Tests\u003cbr\u003eInfectious Diseases\u003cbr\u003eRespiratory System Conditions\u003cbr\u003eCardiovascular System Conditions\u003cbr\u003eGastrointestinal System Conditions\u003cbr\u003eGenitourinary Systems Conditions\u003cbr\u003eNervous System Conditions\u003cbr\u003eEye Conditions\u003cbr\u003eEar, Nose, Throat, and Mouth Conditions\u003cbr\u003eSystemic Disorders\u003cbr\u003eSexually Transmitted Diseases\u003cbr\u003eGonorrhea\u003cbr\u003eDermatological Conditions\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19. \u003c\/b\u003ePsychosocial Interventions in Athletic Training Health Care\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJennifer Ostrowski, PhD, LAT, ATC\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrevalence of Psychosocial Disorders\u003cbr\u003eCommon Mental Health Disorders\u003cbr\u003ePsychological Response to Injury\u003cbr\u003ePsychosocial Interventions\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20.\u003c\/b\u003e Special Populations\u003cbr\u003eTactical Athletes\u003cbr\u003eMasters Athletes\u003cbr\u003ePediatric Athletes\u003cbr\u003ePregnant Athletes\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction to Disability\u003cbr\u003eAthletes With Visual Impairments and Blindness\u003cbr\u003eDeaf Athletes and Athletes With Hearing Loss\u003cbr\u003eAthletes With Amputations\u003cbr\u003eAthletes With Spinal Cord Injury\u003cbr\u003eAutonomic Dysreflexia\u003cbr\u003eAthletes With Cerebral Palsy\u003cbr\u003eAthletes With Intellectual Disabilities\u003cbr\u003eAthletes With Les Autres\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V. Therapeutic and Medical Interventions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21.\u003c\/b\u003e Therapeutic Modalities and Interventions\u003cbr\u003eThermal Modalities\u003cbr\u003eElectrical Modalities\u003cbr\u003eElectromagnetic Modalities\u003cbr\u003eSound Modalities\u003cbr\u003eMechanical Modalities\u003cbr\u003eSoft-Tissue Mobilization\u003cbr\u003eEvolving and Emerging Therapeutic Modalities\u003cbr\u003ePurchasing and Maintaining Equipment\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22.\u003c\/b\u003e Therapeutic Exercise in Rehabilitation\u003cbr\u003eTherapeutic Exercise Overview\u003cbr\u003ePhysical Inactivity and Immobilization\u003cbr\u003eRehabilitation Program Essentials\u003cbr\u003eRehabilitation Phases Based on Tissue Healing\u003cbr\u003eTherapeutic Strengthening, Endurance, and Power Exercises\u003cbr\u003eNeuromuscular Control\u003cbr\u003ePractitioner-Assisted Therapeutic Exercise\u003cbr\u003eJoint Mobilization \u003cbr\u003ePurchasing and Maintaining Therapeutic Exercise Equipment\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23.\u003c\/b\u003e Pharmacological Interventions\u003cbr\u003ePharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics\u003cbr\u003eLegal Issues and Regulations\u003cbr\u003eManaging a Formulary\u003cbr\u003eDrug Testing\u003cbr\u003eCommon Medications in Athletic Training\u003cbr\u003eAntibiotics\u003cbr\u003eCommonly Abused Drugs and Supplements\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 24.\u003c\/b\u003e Casting\u003cbr\u003eBasic Principles\u003cbr\u003eMaterials for Application\u003cbr\u003eGeneral Application Tips\u003cbr\u003eCast Removal Procedures\u003cbr\u003ePostcasting Care Considerations\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003cbr\u003eClinical Bottom Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix. \u003c\/b\u003eStandard Medical Terminology and Abbreviations\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeamor Kahanov, EdD, ATC, LAT,\u003c\/b\u003e is the president of Notre Dame de Namur University. She previously served as provost of Alvernia University, Stockton University, and State University of New York (SUNY) at Oneonta and as dean of the College of Health Sciences and Education at Misericordia University. Kahanov has also served as the assistant dean of interprofessional education at Indiana State University and as the graduate and undergraduate athletic training program director at San José State University. She currently serves on the Professional Accreditation Council of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKahanov earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and athletic training from Indiana University; a master’s degree in exercise and sport sciences from the University of Arizona; and a doctorate in education, curriculum, and instruction from the University of San Francisco. She has authored or coauthored more than 90 articles published in peer-reviewed journals as well as 120 professional presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEllen K. Payne, PhD, LAT, ATC, EMT,\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor at Moravian University, teaching in the doctor of athletic training program, the master of science in athletic training (MSAT) program, and the undergraduate rehabilitation sciences program. At Moravian University, she serves as the director of clinical education for the MSAT program and as the director of the emergency medical technician (EMT) program. Her previous experience includes teaching athletic training at Radford University and serving as the clinical education coordinator at Marywood University. Prior to becoming an educator, Payne spent six years teaching high school and practicing as an athletic trainer in the San Francisco Bay Area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClinically, she has worked with all levels of athletes, from youth sports to professional soccer. In the winter of 2019, she traveled to Spain with the U.S. Paralympic Alpine ski team to serve as their athletic trainer during World Cup racing. Payne is also an EMT with Bethlehem Township EMS and a member of the National Ski Patrol. Her research interests include prehospital emergency care, athletic training education, and concussion education. She has authored more than 50 articles and presentations. She currently serves as an assistant editor for \u003ci\u003eJournal of Athletic Training – Education and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e and is the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (EATA) secretary. 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This edition features 34 check sheets for instructors to help assess students’ clinical skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTest package. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt\"\u003eContains 40 to 50\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003equestions per chapter that are designed to prepare students to pass the BOC certification exam on the first try. The questions are in true-false, fill-in-the-blank, essay and short-answer, and multiple-choice formats. \u003c\/span\u003eThe files may be downloaded for integration with a learning management system or printed for use as paper-based tests. 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