Sports Medicine category: 793 books
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Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2017
What does scientific research show about the effectiveness of chiropractic care? How are chiropractors trained and what do they do? When should one turn to chiropractic care, and how does one select a practitioner? This book answers all of these questions and more.
• Provides an easy-to-read...
by Sheila Jennett, MD, PhD
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2008
The dictionary is designed to be a pocket companion, for ready access by students, postgraduates, trainers, and health professionals involved in sport and exercise. It provides definitions and short accounts of terms used and techniques employed in the study and practical application of the relevant...
Ergometry in Hypertensive Patients
Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Within the field of general medicine, the last two decades have seen the curative procedures increasingly supplemented by func tions that can be summed up under the heading of "preventive health care." There is a close link between this development and the changing morbidity pattern. In...
Il libro del respiro
Perché è importante imparare a respirare meglio
Language: Italian
Release Date: January 22, 2013
Il respiro è una meta-tecnica: fa funzionare meglio qualsiasi altra tecnica che miri al benessere della persona. Ciascuno di noi può imparare a respirare in modo corretto e ottenere così risultati sorprendenti per l'equilibrio e l'efficienza del sistema Corpo-Mente-Spirito-Emozioni. Il respiro...
by Amby Burfoot
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2005
Runner's World Complete Book of Beginning Running by Amby Burfoot is the newest addition to the heralded Runner's World series focuses exclusively on the concerns of the tens of thousands of new runners who take up the sport every year.
Recognizing that newcomers to a sport need all the help...
Runner's World Running on Air
The Revolutionary Way to Run Better by Breathing Smarter
Language: English
Release Date: April 9, 2013
Renowned running coach Budd Coates presents Runner's World Running on Air, a revolutionary yet simple training method based on rhythmic breathing to help runners at all experience levels improve their performance, prevent injury, and experience the joy of running. Validating his method through a mix...
Runner's World Essential Guides: Barefoot Running and Minimalism
Everything You Need to Know to Make the Healthy Transition to Minimalist Shoes and Barefoot Running
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2011
The basic rationale for running barefoot or in minimalist models goes something like this: Humans evolved to cover long distances by foot. By introducing a thick layer of cushioning and an elevated heel between the foot and the ground, modern running shoes alter natural running form. But modern running...
Advanced Personal Training
Science to practice
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2016
Effective fitness instruction and training programme design require an exercise specialist trainer to combine professional experience with strategies underpinned by scientific evidence. This is the first comprehensive fitness instruction and training programme design resource to explore the evidence-base...
by Sue Barber-Westin, Dr. Frank Noye
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2012
An ACL tear is a common but serious knee injury. The decision of how to treat this injury is not an easy one. It requires understanding the damage in the knee, the treatment options available, and what to expect from these options. Whether you are active in sports or work in a job that requires a strong,...
by HSS, JeMe Cioppa-Mosca, PT
Language: English
Release Date: June 8, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: June 8, 2006
Designed to help therapists provide post-surgical rehabilitation based on best practices and evidence-based research, this comprehensive reference presents effective guidelines for postsurgical rehabilitation interventions. Its authoritative material is drawn from the most current literature in the...
Runner's World Train Smart, Run Forever
How to Become a Fit and Healthy Lifelong Runner by Following The Innovative 7-Hour Workout Week
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2017
From the experts at the Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST), Runner's World Train Smart, Run Forever goes beyond traditional training programs and addresses the issues that prevent runners from reaching their full potential. This book will teach you how to become a fit, fast,...
When Winning Costs Too Much
Steroids, Supplements, and Scandal in Today's Sports World
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2005
The authors combine to produce a work that addresses some of the most pressing issues in athletics today. While the book focuses primarily on steroid and supplement abuse, it also covers unethical practices on the part of some coaches and athletes to gain a competitive edge. Finally, it offers healthy...
by Melinda J. Flegel
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2018
Nearly half of all injuries in high school sports occur during practice when no athletic trainer or emergency medical personnel are present. In these instances, coaches are the first responders. As a coach, are you prepared to take action in a medical emergency? Sport First Aid provides high school...
Qualitative Research Methods in Sport, Exercise and Health
From Process to Product
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2013
Qualitative forms of inquiry are a dynamic and exciting area within contemporary research in sport, exercise and health. Students and researchers at all levels are now expected to understand qualitative approaches and be able to employ them in their work. In this comprehensive and in-depth introductory...