Medical Conditions in the Physically Active

Katie Walsh Flanagan, EdD, LAT, ATC, is a professor in the department of health education and promotion at East Carolina University (ECU), where she has worked for over two and a half decades, and is a certified athletic trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC). She was hired in 1995 as director of the sports medicine and athletic training program at East Carolina University; served as a lecturer and assistant athletic trainer at California State University, Fresno; and served as the head athletic trainer for the Chicago Power, a men's professional soccer team. She has also assisted as an athletic trainer for various sports in international competitions, including the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and the 1987 Pan American Games. Flanagan is a practicing athletic trainer and has volunteered in ECU Athletics for the past 28 years. In 2012, Flanagan was elected to the North Carolina Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame. The organization named her the College/University Athletic Trainer of the Year in 2000 and 2006. In 2023 she was elected to the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame. She received the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award in 2010 and NATA's Service Award in 2006. In 2017, she was named a NATA board member as the director of District Three, where she served until 2022. Flanagan is an author of three medical textbooks and a prolific speaker on athletic emergencies and on weather and safety policies. Micki Cuppett, EdD, LAT, ATC, FNAP, has more than 30 years of experience as an athletic trainer, medical educator, and administrator. She has directed athletic training programs at two universities, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to educating athletic training students, Micki also taught medical, nursing, physical therapy, and pharmacology students in the University of South Florida College of Medicine and helped initiate the interprofessional education program. She is now a consultant in the areas of strategic planning, interprofessional education, leadership, accreditation, AT education, medical simulation, and innovation. Prior to starting her own consulting business, Cuppett was the executive director for the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). During her tenure in the position, she oversaw the successful recognition of CAATE by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, converted all accreditation documentation and processes to an electronic platform, and implemented an entirely virtual office. She is a fellow of the National Academies of Practice and the USF Health Leadership Institute. Cuppett has received numerous professional awards and hall of fame inductions throughout her professional career.

Part I. Introduction to Medical Conditions Chapter 1. Medical Examination Examination of the Patient With a Medical Condition Physical Examination Summary Chapter 2. Diagnostic Imaging and Testing Radiography: X-Rays Radionuclide Bone Scan Fluoroscopy Computed Tomography Scan Positron Emission Tomography Scan Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diagnostic Ultrasound Laparoscopy Colonoscopy Endoscopy Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies Electrocardiography Cardiac Event Monitor Cardiac Stress Test Urinalysis Complete Blood Count Lumbar Puncture Pulse Oximeter Summary Part II. Pharmacology and Interventions Chapter 3. Basic Principles of Pharmacology Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Pharmacology Special Considerations for Athletes Potential Drug Misuse Supplements Resources Summary Chapter 4. Drug Categories Anti-Inflammatory Agents Narcotic Analgesics Local Anesthetics Antibiotics Antivirals Antifungals Bronchodilators Antihistamines Decongestants Gastrointestinal Disorders Antidiabetic Agents Biologics Supplements Summary Chapter 5. Common Procedures in the Athletic Training Clinic Informed Consent Preventing Infection Asepsis and Aseptic Technique Procedures Used to Close Lacerations Joint Aspiration and Injection Summary Part III. Medical Conditions by System Chapter 6. Respiratory System Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Evaluation of the Respiratory System Asthma and Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Acute Respiratory Illnesses Upper Respiratory Infections Bronchitis Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Pneumonia Pleurisy Spontaneous Pneumothorax and Hemothorax Tuberculosis Lung Cancer Summary Chapter 7. Cardiovascular System Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Cardiovascular Adaptations to Exercise Preparticipation Examination General Evaluation of the Cardiovascular System Sudden Cardiac Death Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Coronary Artery Abnormalities Marfan Syndrome Myocarditis Congenital Aortic Stenosis Mitral Valve Prolapse Arrhythmias Syncope Hypertension Deep Vein Thrombosis Pulmonary Embolus Peripheral Arterial Disease Anemia Hemolysis Sickle Cell Trait and Sickle Cell Anemia Summary Chapter 8. Gastrointestinal System Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Evaluation of Abdominal Pain Evaluation of the Athlete With Acute, Traumatic Abdominal Pain Nausea, Vomiting, and Diarrhea Viral Gastroenteritis Food Poisoning or Bacterial Diarrhea Parasitic Infection Stress-Induced Gastrointestinal Symptoms Constipation Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease Irritable Bowel Syndrome Celiac Disease Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Appendicitis Cholecystitis and Cholelithiasis Colorectal Cancer Summary Chapter 9. Genitourinary and Gynecological Systems Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Evaluation of the Genitourinary and Gynecological Systems Kidney Stones Sports Hematuria Urinary Tract Infection Urethritis and Cystitis Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Genital Warts Syphilis Gonorrhea Chlamydia Testicular Torsion Hydrocele Varicocele Testicular Cancer Prostate Cancer Vaginitis Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Dysmenorrhea Amenorrhea Mittelschmerz Ovarian and Cervical Cancer Breast Cancer Pregnancy Ectopic Pregnancy Summary Chapter 10. Neurological System Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Evaluation of the Neurological System Pathological Conditions Sport-Related Concussion Stroke Headaches Seizure Disorder and Epilepsy Vertigo Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Bell's Palsy Rabies Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Summary Chapter 11. The Eye Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Evaluation of the Eye Refractive Error Conjunctivitis Corneal Abrasions Corneal or Scleral Lacerations Corneal and Conjunctival Foreign Bodies Hyphema Subconjunctival Hemorrhage Eyelid Lacerations Orbital Fracture Retinal Tear and Detachment Dislocated Contact Lens Chemical Burns Periorbital Contusion Traumatic Iritis Proptosis Protective Eyewear Summary Chapter 12. Ear, Nose, Mouth, and Throat Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Evaluation of the Ear, Nose, Mouth, and Throat Hearing Loss Otitis Externa Otitis Media Ruptured Tympanic Membrane Allergic Rhinitis Nonallergic Rhinitis Sinusitis and Rhinosinusitis Deviated Septum Epistaxis Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis Laryngitis Oral Mucosal Lesions Oral Candidiasis Oral Cancers Dental Disease Dental Caries Summary Chapter 13. Systemic Disorders Overview of Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic System Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Hodgkin's Lymphoma Leukemia Lyme Disease Raynaud's Disease Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Multiple Sclerosis Guillain-Barre Syndrome Gout Pseudogout Rheumatoid Arthritis Osteoarthritis Osteomyelitis Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis Summary Chapter 14. Infectious Diseases Prevention of Disease Transmission Transmission Prevention Influenza Infectious Mononucleosis Mumps Rubeola Rubella Chicken Pox and Shingles Hepatitis A to D Streptococcal Infections Staphylococcal Infections Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections Encephalitis Zika Virus Viral Meningitis Acute Bacterial Meningitis Summary Chapter 15. Endocrine Disorders Pancreatitis Diabetes Mellitus Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Summary Chapter 16. Dermatological Conditions Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Evaluation of the Skin Urticaria Dermatographism Cholinergic Urticaria Cold Urticaria Solar Urticaria Epidermoid Cysts Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis Psoriasis Skin Cancer Frostbite Impetigo Folliculitis Furuncles and Carbuncles Acne Paronychia or Onychia Herpes Simplex Varicella-Zoster Molluscum Contagiosum Human Papillomavirus Tinea Corporis Tinea Cruris Tinea Unguium Tinea Pedis Tinea Capitis Tinea Versicolor Head Lice Body Lice Pubic Lice Scabies Insect Bites Summary Chapter 17. Psychological and Substance Use Disorders Layne A. Prest Understanding the Role of Mental Health Professionals Overview of Mental Health Issues in the Athlete Role of Stress in Psychological and Substance Use Disorders Anxiety Disorders Mood Disorders Eating Disorders Substance Use and Dependence Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Stages of Readiness What to Do in a Crisis Summary Chapter 18. Working With Special Populations Preparticipation Examination for Athletes With Disabilities Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Traumatic Tetraplegia and Paraplegia Autonomic Dysreflexia Boosting Thermoregulation Concerns Skin Breakdown and Pressure Sores Spasms Bladder Dysfunction Spina Bifida Poliomyelitis Cerebral Palsy Amputations Sensory Disabilities Intellectual Disabilities Summary

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