The Anatomy of Sports Injuries, Second Edition by Brad Walker

The Anatomy of Sports Injuries, Second Edition by Brad Walker

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.

Brad Walker is a well-known Australian sports trainer who has worked in the health and fitness business for over 20 years. He holds postgraduate accreditations in athletics, swimming, and triathlon coaching, as well as a bachelor's degree in health science from the University of New England. He also works with world-class athletes and gives injury prevention seminars for Sports Medicine Australia. Walkerbout Health was created in 1995 in response to an increase in the number of sports-related injuries. The company has transitioned from offering injury prevention and rehabilitation services through the publication of educational products such as books, videos, DVDs, newsletters, and e-books to currently providing the same services through the publication of educational products such as books, videos, DVDs, newsletters, and e-books. He is an Australian who lives in Queensland.

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ISBN 13	9781623172831
ISBN 10	1623172837
Title	The Anatomy of Sports Injuries, Second Edition
Author	Brad Walker
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Year published	2018-09-04
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.