Causes of muscle weakness
A look at the causes of muscle weakness as well as Janda’s classification of muscle... Read More
What is Evidence-Based Practice Anyway?
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a systematic method of reviewing the best evidence, combining it with... Read More
Is the Test Reliable?
The first term that is important for a consumer of research to understand is reliability.... Read More
Quickly and Easily Identify Low-Quality Articles Using CRAAP
Chapter 2 demonstrated how to perform a database search, and chapter 3 introduced ways to... Read More
Dress properly for activity in cold weather
Follow these eight guidelines for dressing in cold environments. Read More
Employ the seven principles of rehabilitation
This mnemonic may help you remember the principles of rehabilitation: ATC IS IT. Read More
Understand the various types of narcotic analgesics (painkillers)
Although athletic trainers will not prescribe drugs, it is still important that they understand the... Read More
Recognize the factors that contribute to sport injury risk
Understanding the many risk factors for sport injury is essential for designing risk reduction interventions. Read More
What is happening in the shoulder complex during a...
Similar to the situation with the other sports reviewed in this chapter, to isolate and... Read More