Table of Contents

Preface
About the Contributors
Part I. General Issues in Sports Medicine for Active Older Adults
Chapter 1. Senescent Changes in the Human Musculoskeletal System
Hardy Singh, MD

-Bone and Associated Cartilage

-Joint Structures

-Musculotendinous Structures

-Summary
Chapter 2. Exercise Testing and Prescription
Rafael Escamilla, PhD, PT, CSCS

-Effects of Strength Training in the Aging Individual

-Strength Testing for the Aging Individual

-Strength Training Prescription in the Aging

-Effects of Aerobic Exercise in the Aging

-Aerobic (Cardiorespiratory) Exercise Testing for the Aging Person

-Aerobic Exercise Prescription for the Aging Person

-Summary
Chapter 3. The Kinetic Chain
W. Ben Kibler, MD

-Defining the Kinetic Chain

-Kinetic Chain Implications for Injury, Evaluation, and Treatment

-The Kinetic Chain in the Older Athlete

-Principles of Kinetic Chain Evaluation

-Examples of Kinetic Chain-Based Evaluation and Treatment

-Summary
Chapter 4. Soft Tissue Care: Flexibility, Stretching, and Massage
Carol C. Figuers, PT, EdD

-Age-Related Soft Tissue Changes

-Posture

-Soft Tissue Stretching

-Massage or Soft Tissue Mobilization

-Summary
Chapter 5. Nutrition and Pharmacology
Franca B. Alphin, MPH, RD, LDN; Daryl C. Osbahr, BS

-Dietary Concerns

-Herbal Supplements

-NSAIDs and COX-2 Inhibitors

-Other Popular Supplements

-Summary
Part II. Injuries and Conditions in Active Older Adults
Chapter 6. Shoulder Problems
Edward G. McFarland, MD; Hyung Bin Park, MD; Tae Kyun Kim, MD; Efsthathios Chronopoulos, MD; Atsushi Yokota, MD

-Changes in the Shoulder Complex With Age

-Acute Injuries

-Rotator Cuff Injuries

-Acromioclavicular Joint Disorders

-Biceps Tendon Ruptures and Tendinitis

-Stiff and Frozen Shoulders

-Degenerative Arthritis

-Summary
Chapter 7. Elbow Problems
Todd S. Ellenbecker, MS, PT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

-Common Elbow Injuries

-Additional Overuse Elbow Injury

-Clinical Examination

-Nonoperative Rehabilitation of Humeral Epicondylitis

-Surgical Treatment

-Rehabilitation Following Elbow Arthroscopy

-Summary
Chapter 8. Hand and Wrist Problems
Jonathan Isaacs, MD; L. Scott Levin, MD

-Hand

-Wrist

-Summary
Chapter 9. Spine Problems
Joshua D. Rittenberg, MD; Joel M. Press, MD; Amy E. Ross, MPT; Venu Akuthota, MD

-Anatomy and Biomechanics

-The Aging Spine

-Evaluation

-Treatment

-Treatment of Common Diagnostic Subsets

-Summary
Chapter 10. Hip Problems
Srino Bharam, MD; Utku Kandemir, MD; Marc J. Philippon, MD

-Anatomy

-Diagnosis

-Intra-Articular Hip Pathologies

-Tendinopathies

-Hip Arthroscopy

-Athletic Participation After Total Hip Replacement

-Summary
Chapter 11. Knee Problems
Douglas J. Martini, MD; Lauren A. Carlson, MPH

-Osteoarthritis of the Knee

-Treatment

-Summary
Chapter 12. Foot and Ankle Problems
Ryan W. Simovitch, MD; Mark E. Easley, MD

-Acute Ankle Sprains

-The Ankle Sprain That Won't Heal

-Achilles Tendon Pathology

-Hindfoot

-Midfoot

-Forefoot

-Summary
References
Index
About the Editor

About the Author

Kevin Speer, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon from Raleigh, North Carolina. As a former team doctor for Duke University and through his own practice, Speer has extensive experience treating both athletes and older patients. Speer was head team physician for all Duke University athletic teams, assistant team physician for the New York Giants, the New York Mets, and St. John's University, and head team physician for the Durham women's professional fast-pitch softball team.

Speer has been listed in America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals and has received numerous awards and fellowships related to orthopedic research, publications, and education.

Reviews

”...this text is a concise yet abundant resource of orthopedic-based information recommended for rehabilitation professionals working with older adults both engaging in physical activity and those wishing to engage in such activity.”
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (November 2005)