| Description |
vii, 255 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Running: The Risks of Injury -- Ch. 2. Prevention of Running Injuries -- Ch. 3. Diagnosis and Management of Running Injuries -- Ch. 4. Foot Injuries -- Ch. 5. Ankle Injuries -- Ch. 6. Lower Leg Injuries -- Ch. 7. Knee Injuries -- Ch. 8. Hip, Pelvis, and Groin Injuries -- Ch. 9. Back Injuries -- Ch. 10. Special Concerns for Female Runners -- Ch. 11. Nutrition for Runners |
| Summary |
Don't let an injury knock you off stride. Healthy Runner's Handbook will help you put an end to nagging overuse injuries and continue running safely and successfully. The book shows runners how to diagnose, care for, and rehabilitate 31 common overuse injuries, plus it provides useful advice on how to prevent such injuries. Written by Dr. Lyle J. Micheli, a sports physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience treating injured runners, this practical guide will help readers stay healthy so they can reach their running potential |
| Analysis |
Sports Medicine |
| Notes |
"Covers 31 injuries"--Cover |
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Includes index |
| Subject |
Running injuries -- Prevention -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
Jenkins, Mark, 1962-
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| LC no. |
95026222 |
| ISBN |
0880115246 |
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