Sports vision : vision care for the enhancement of sports performance / Graham B. Erickson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Erickson, Graham (Graham B.), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sports ophthalmology.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (292 pages)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

St. Louis : Elsevier, [2022].

System Details:

text file

Summary:

From basic eye care services to visual performance training, this evidence-based resource explores a range of sports vision services, including assessment and treatment procedures, outcome expectations, and applications to a variety of sports. Optometrists, ophthalmologists, and sports medicine practitioners will find a thorough review and discussion of the role of vision care in an athlete's performance, as well as practical recommendations for applying current research findings to clinical practice. Contains practical, clinically oriented chapters on visual assessment, prescribing, and ocular injuries in athletes. Takes a task analysis approach allowing the reader to develop solid reasoning skills and evaluate information needed for clinical practice. Includes a new chapter on Assessment and Management of Sports-Related Concussion. Features visual aids throughout including photographs, tables, and boxes to help clarify and visualize important concepts. Addresses sports vision training approaches and updated digital options reflecting the collaboration between athletic trainers, optometrists, and ophthalmologists in helping optimize vision in athletes.

Contents:

1. Introduction to Sports Vision; 2. Visual Task Analysis in Sports; 3. Visual Information Processing in Sports; 4. Visual Performance Evaluation; 5. Sports Vision Screening and Report Strategies; 6. Prescribing for the Athlete; 7. Management of Sport-Related Ocular Injuries and Concussion; 8. Sports Vision Training; 9. Sports Vision Practice Development; Multiple appendices

ISBN:

9780323755443

0323755445

OCLC:

1232727451

Access Restriction:

Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).

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