The Athlete's Shoulder

"This massive multi-authored opus is a goldmine of precious nuggets of information not readily available in another form. It should find a place in every orthopaedic department's library and on the bookshelf of all healthcare providers with a serious interest in the shoulder."Journal of Joint and Bone Surgery, July 2009

• 1. Functional Anatomy of the Shoulder Complex2. Clinical Biomechanics of the Shoulder Complex3. Standardized Shoulder Examination-Clinical and Functional Approaches 4. Clinical Examination of the Shoulder Complex5. Diagnostic Imaging of the Shoulder Complex6. Normal Arthroscopic Anatomy of the Shoulder7. Operative Arthroscopy of the Shoulder8. Arthroscopic Techniques of the Shoulder9. Tensile Failure of the Rotator Cuff10. Subacromial Impingement11. Internal Impingement12. PASTA Lesions of the Rotator Cuff13. Calcific Tendonitis14. Open Repair of the Rotator Cuff15. Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair16. Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair17. Anterior Instability of the Shoulder18. Posterior Shoulder Instability19. Multidirectional Instability20. Management of the First Time Dislocation in the Athlete21. Bankart Lesions: Diagnosis & Treatment with Arthroscopic & Open Approaches22. Superior Labrum, Anterior and Posterior Lesions of the Shoulder23. Soft Tissue Injuries of the Shoulder24. Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder25. Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries26. Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Athlete Shoulder27. Neurovascular Compression Syndromes of the Shoulder28. Brachial Plexus Injuries29. Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment30. Cervicogenic Shoulder Pain31. Biomechanics of the Shoulder During Sports32. Electromyographic Activity During Upper Extremity Sports33. Shoulder Injuries in Baseball34. Shoulder Injuries in Football35. Shoulder Injuries in Tennis36. The Shoulder in Swimming37. Conditioning, Training, and Rehabilitation Concepts for the Golfer's Shoulders38. The Artistic Gymnast's Shoulder39. Pediatric Shoulder Injuries40. Female Shoulder Injuries41. Nonoperative Treatment of Shoulder Impingement42. Non-Operative Rehabilitation for Traumatic and Congenital Glenohumeral Instability43. Strength and Conditioning for the Preadolescent and Adolescent Athlete44. Injuries and Rehabilitation of the Female Shoulder45. Biomechanical Considerations in Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises46. Open and Closed Chain Rehabilitation for the Shoulder Complex47. Neuromuscular Control Exercises for Shoulder Instability48. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation for the Shoulder49. The Sensorimotor Contribution to the Shoulder Joint Stability50. The Role of the Scapula in Rehabilitation51. Alternative Techniques for the Motion-Restricted Shoulder52. The Decelerator Mechanism: Eccentric Muscular Contraction Applications at the Shoulder53. Neurodynamic Techniques for the Athletic Shoulder54. Current Concepts in Isokinetic Testing and Rehabilitation of the Shoulder Complex55. Plyometrics for the Shoulder Complex56. Core Stabilization: Integration with Shoulder Rehabilitation57. Conditioning of the Shoulder Complex for Specific Sports58. Interval Sport Programs for the Shoulder59. Taping, Padding, and Bracing Considerations for the Shoulder Complex60. Outcome Measurements for the Shoulder