
Understand the various types of narcotic analgesics (painkillers)
Although athletic trainers will not prescribe drugs, it is still important that they understand the...

Recognize the factors that contribute to sport injury risk
Understanding the many risk factors for sport injury is essential for designing risk reduction interventions.

Optimizing interviews with clients
Eliciting a good history and therefore conducting an organized and fruitful client interview and history...

What classifies as evidence-based practice and why does that...
Evidence-based practice (EBP) has been defined as "the conscientious and judicious use of current best...

Focusing your examination approach
The entire diagnostic process entails each component described in this text. This examination focus or...

Examples of functional exercise progressions
Programs and exercises to help an athlete return to their specific sport.

Introduction to the key components of functional progression programs
Programs should be designed for a specific person.

Examples of muscular strength tests for the upper extremity
Objective assessment of muscular strength in the upper extremity is indicated to determine the presence...

Example of scapular stabilization progressions
This exercise provides a training stimulus for the important trapezius–serratus anterior force couple components and...