The Shoulder and the Overhead Athlete

Download or read book The Shoulder and the Overhead Athlete written by Sumant G. Krishnan and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2004 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a renowned multidisciplinary team of expert shoulder surgeons, athletic trainers, and physical therapists, this winning reference delivers the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on the evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of shoulder injuries in throwing and other overhead athletes. Included is critical information on shoulder anatomy and biomechanics, clinical examination, imaging, resistance training and core strengthening, and specific exercises for the overhead shoulder... plus state-of-the-art techniques for treatment and rehabilitation of each type of injury, including a separate section for pediatric overhead athletes. All physicians, coaches, trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, and therapists who care for overhead athletes at all levels of participation are sure to find this an indispensable resource. Book jacket.