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The Anatomy of Sports Injuries

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Unlock the key to preventing, treating, and overcoming sports injuries—learn the anatomy and science of diagnosis, recovery techniques, rehabilitation practices, and tools for enhancing peak performance

An illustrated resource for physical therapists, sports medicine pros, bodyworkers, and trainers

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, manual therapist, or healthcare professional, The Anatomy of Sports Injuries is the essential, in-depth reference guide for helping your clients—and yourself—stay active, healthy, and pain-free.
This comprehensive, fully illustrated guide takes you inside the body to understand exactly how and why injuries occur—and shows you science-backed, step-by-step techniqus to heal them effectively.
With more than 260 detailed, full-color images, you’ll see muscles, joints, and ligaments in motion alongside clear explanations of common injuries to every major body region.
Inside, you’ll learn:
  • Prevention strategies that cut injury risk in half, including warm-ups, stretches, cross-training, and strength programs
  • Step-by-step treatment methods, from immediate first aid to long-term injury rehabilitation
  • Expert insights on 120 specific sports injuries, from sprains, strains, and fractures to tendonitis, bursitis, shin splints, rotator cuff tears, and more
  • Progressive rehabilitation exercises to help restore flexibility, strength, balance, mobility, and confidence post-injury
  • How to apply tools for peak performance, like the FITT principle; overuse- and overtraining injury prevention practices; safe plyometric training for explosive power; and more

  • Whether you’re recovering from an injury, striving to prevent one, or working with others, this book helps you and your clients get back in the game stronger than ever. With practical solutions—backed by science and real-world athletic experience—The Anatomy of Sports Injuries is the go-to resource for building resilience, improving recovery, and peak performance.

    Formats

    • OverDrive Read
    • EPUB ebook

    Languages

    • English