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(More customer reviews)I was initially asked to review the book for an introductory athletic injury class, and to compare and contrast with Pfeiffer & Mangus': "Concepts of Athletic Training," by the same publisher. Despite the fact that "Guide" is only slightly more than half the size of "Concepts," "Guide" is better written, has more concrete examples of mechanisms of injury and rehabilitation contexts, and is willing to commit to practical guidelines of care. Plus, "Guide" is cheaper.
"Concepts" does have some bright spots: the chapter on liability is very good, and the positional statement from the National Athletic Trainer's Association on Exertional Heat Illnesses is nice. However, the main text of "Concepts" is windy, vague, and unrewarding to sift through for these gains. The ideal book to my mind would be a graft of the two, and as soon as I get a razor in my hand, "Guide" is going to interleaved with scraps from "Concepts."
As an overview text, I quite like Eaves' "Guide." I am going to supplement it on my shelves with a more detailed text on taping, wrapping and padding, and I did find myself dipping into Werner's "A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology" for more detailed signs, symptoms and etiology. I would put the reading level of this book somewhere between the first and second year of undergraduate studies, depending on the rigor of the department.
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The Practical Guide to Athletic Training is an essential guide for students interested in the fields of sports medicine and athletic training. The text focuses directly on issues and injuries that are seen in daily practice rather than all issues that may (or may not) arise during a professional career. Its practical concept makes this text ideal for the beginning student and as a reference for athletic training/sports medicine professionals in the field.
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