Sports vision / created by Graham Erickson.

By:

Erickson, Graham [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Elsevier, 2020Edition: Second editionDescription: ix, 281 pages : illustrations ;(coloured)_ ; 24 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780323755436

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

RE960 ERI

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

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

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Includes index

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

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