256 pages; 265 mm x 194 mm; 250 colour / black and white illustrations; paperback
This book takes the reader inside the body to show exactly what is happening when a sports injury occurs. 300 full-colour illustrations show 119 sports injuries in detail, together with 200 line drawings of stretching, strengthening, and rehabilitation exercises that the reader should use to speed up their recovery process. The Anatomy of Sports Injuries is for every sports player or fitness enthusiast who has been injured and would like to know what the injury involves, how to rehabilitate the area, and how to prevent complications or injury in the future.
Brad Walker, B.Sc. Health Sciences, is a prominent Australian sports trainer with more than 20 years experience in the health and fitness industry. He graduated from the University of New England, and has postgraduate accreditations in athletics, swimming, and triathlon coaching.
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Don't forget that you will receive a FREE wall chart worth £10.99 with each order.
Choose one of 3 Gloss Laminated Wall Charts
Upper Body Stretches
Lower Body Stretches
Neck, Back and Core Stretches
£10.99 (each); 995 mm x 740 mm
Using drawings taken from the best-selling The Anatomy of Stretching, these beautifully illustrated wall charts show exactly what is happening during a stretch. Each of the 16 key stretches illustrates the primary and secondary muscles worked, showing how to perform each stretch and highlight sports injuries for which each stretch will be beneficial.
Aimed at fitness professionals, physical therapists, sports scientists, or anyone involved in sport, these charts will help explain what is happening during a stretch, how the stretch can assist in recovery from injury, and add colour to any gym or treatment room wall.
The Anatomy of Sports Injuries
