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Table of Contents:
Section I General Concepts:; 1. Histology and biochemistry: summary of pertinent information on histology and biochemistry of tendons, ligaments and muscles; 2. Anatomy: summary of common anatomic features of musculoskeletal soft tissue; 3. Biomechanics; 4. Response of injury: common responses seen in soft tissue injuries; 5. Treatment and Rehabilitation of Soft Tissue Injuries: general concepts of treatment with medication, physical modalities and surgery, general rehabilitation injuries; 6. Prevention of soft tissue injuries; Section II Regional Injuries:; 7. Neck Injuries: cervical strain, ligament injury and spinal cord injury, burners and stingers; 8. Shoulder Injuries: rotator cuff tendonitis and tears, subluxation and dislocations, impingement syndrome; 9. Elbow Injuries: dislocation and subluxation, epicondylitis, impingement syndrome; 10. Hand and Wrist Injuries: tendonitis, dislocations, tendon lacerations, nerve injuries; 11. Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Injuries: strains, disk herniation; 12. Hip and Thigh Injuries: strains, tendonitis, bursitis, stress fractures; 13. Knee Injuries: sprains/ligament injuries, cartilage injuries, tendonitis, bursitis; 14. Calf Injuries: strains, shin sprints, compartment syndrome, tendonitis, stress fractures; 15. Foot and Ankle Injuries: plantar fascitis, Morton's neuroma, tendonitis, bunions, stress fractures