Dr. Jordan Metzl's running strong : the sports doctor's complete guide to staying healthy and injury-free for life

Dr. Jordan Metzl's running strong The sports doctor's complete guide to staying healthy and injury-free for life

Jordan D. Metzl, 1966-

Book - 2015

"Step into my office if you want to run faster, stronger, and pain-free. Whether you're a new runner training for your first race or an experienced marathoner, this cutting-edge book will keep you on the road and running faster. With comprehensive, illustrated information on running health and injury prevention, this book is the first to include embedded scan codes that lead readers to videos addressing such issues as shin splints, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, and runner's knee. Not only will runners be able to read about how they can treat and prevent hundreds of medical and nutritional issues, they'll be able to walk into a top-level video consultation 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, from anywhere in the wor...ld!"--

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Subjects
Running > Physiological aspects.
Running injuries > Prevention.
Running injuries > Treatment.
Published
[Emmaus, Pennsylvania] : Rodale 2015.
Language
English
Main Author
Jordan D. Metzl, 1966- (-)
Other Authors
Claire Kowalchik (-)
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
xiv, 306 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781623364595
  • Introduction: Step Into My Office
  • Part I. Nuts and Bolts
  • Chapter 1. The Right Stuff
  • Chapter 2. The Mechanics of Healthy Running
  • Part II. Uh-Oh: What's that Pain?
  • Chapter 3. Aches and Pains from the Feet Up
  • Chapter 4. Your Feet and Ankles
  • Chapter 5. Your Lower Legs
  • Chapter 6. Your Knees
  • Chapter 7. Your Upper Legs
  • Chapter 8. Your Hips, Groin, and Glutes
  • Chapter 9. Your Lower Back
  • Chapter 10. Your Upper Body
  • Chapter 11. Blisters, Bonking, and Other Annoying Maladies
  • Part III. Getting the Most From Your Machine
  • Chapter 12. Body Work
  • Chapter 13. Rev It Up: Mastering the Science of Running Physiology
  • Chapter 14. Unleash Your Biggest Weapon
  • Part IV. Tools of the Trade
  • Chapter 15. Good Food
  • Chapter 16. Good Shoes and Cool Clothes
  • Part V. His and Hers
  • Chapter 17. Gender Differences
  • Appendix: Off to the Races
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • Index

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