Orthopaedic rehabilitation of the athlete: getting back in the game

Anterior shoulder instability -- Posterior shoulder instability -- Multidirectional shoulder instability -- Superior labral pathology (SLAP/long head biceps) -- Biceps tendon disorders -- Rotator cuff injuries -- Acromioclavicular joint injuries and sternoclavicular joint injuries -- Adhesive capsulitis and glenohumeral arthritis -- Epicondylitis -- Epiphyseolysis and osteochondritis -- Ulnar collateral ligament injuries -- Elbow stiffness -- Forearm nerve entrapments -- Forearm tendinitis -- Triangular fibrocartilage complex injuries -- Jersey finger and mallet finger -- Thumb ulnar collateral ligament injuries -- Lumbar spine strains and sprains -- Herniated lumbar disc -- Spondylolysis -- Musculoskeletal thoracic and chest injuries -- Cervical spine strains, sprains, and burners -- Cervical spine disc injuries -- Muscle strains about the hip and thigh -- Groin injuries -- Femoroacetabular impingement and labral injuries -- Stress fractures of the femoral neck and shaft -- Patellar instability -- Patellar and quadriceps tendinopathy -- Meniscus injuries -- Articular cartilage injury (including osteochondritis dissecans) in the young athletic knee -- Anterior cruciate ligament injuries -- Posterior cruciate ligament injuries -- Medial collateral ligament injuries -- Lateral collateral ligament and posterolateral ligament injuries -- Leg pain in the athlete : stress fractures, medial tibial stress syndrome, and external compartment syndromes -- Tibial shaft fractures -- Achilles tendinopathy and rupture -- Ankle sprains, fractures, and chondral injuries -- Ankle impingement -- Flexor hallucis longus tendinopathy -- Plantar fasciitis -- Midfoot strains and sprains and Lisfranc injuries -- Fifth metatarsal fractures -- First metatarsophalangeal joint sprain (turf toe).

Prevent athletic injuries and promote optimal recovery with the evidence-based guidelines and protocols inside Orthopaedic Rehabilitation of the Athlete! Practical, expert guidance; a templated, user-friendly format; and online videos of key rehabilitation exercises make this rehab reference ideal for any practitioner working with athletes!