Fixing
Your Feet: Prevention & Treatments for Athletesby John Vonhof, John Kozak
For the athlete in all of us, here are the books to help you fix what ails you from your sports life. Some of the books are technical, but most are very user-friendly and will aid you on your quest to peak performance.
Fixing
Your Feet: Prevention & Treatments for Athletes
by
John Vonhof,
John Kozak
by
Murray and Barbara Burr Weisenfeld,
Barbara Burr
Written by a podiatrist, this is a wonderful book for runners. He understands that virtually nothing will stop you from running and with that premise, shows common problems and how to treat them inexpensively at home.
by
Lyle J. Micheli,
Mark D. Jenkins
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. 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.
by
Joe Ellis,
Joe Henderson
This definitive guide shows how to avoid getting hurt while running--and what
to do if you do. Joe Ellis, advisor to Runner's World, teams up with Runner's
World editor Joe Henderson to offer expert advice on the "dirty dozen" most
common running injuries, when to self-treat and when not to, and more.
Female
Fitness on Foot: Walking, Jogging, Running and Orienteering
Bob O'Conner, Christine Wells,
Bob O'Connor
Among the subjects covered in this book are running biomechanics, sprinting, conditioning for competition, overtraining, developing strength, proper nutrition, safety and injury prevention. It also features information on warm-up techniques.
Sports
Injuries: The Foot, Ankle and Lower Leg
Roger Wolman
An essential reference for anyone involved in the diagnosis and treatment of foot, ankle & lower leg injuries Sport Injuries: The Foot, Ankle & Lower Leg provides both a complete and accurate anatomical reference, in stunning 3D, and a comprehensive guide to acute and chronic overuse injuries.
Sports
Injuries of the Ankle and Foot
Richard A. Marder
This book provides a cohesive but non-encyclopedic review of sports-related injuries to the foot and ankle.
Foot
Orthotics in Therapy and Sport
Skip Hunter
Packed with practical, step-by-step instructions, Foot Orthotics in Therapy and Sport will help you master the art of creating orthotics. The authors - all certified athletic trainers and experts in orthotic fabrication - have written this how-to reference specifically for athletic trainers, physical therapists, and sports physicians. Foot Orthotics in Therapy and Sport features important background information for beginners, outlining the latest theories, approaches, and techniques for making braces and supports. Definitely advanced!