Runner's World Guide to Injury Prevention

by Barrios, Dagny Scott

• ISBN13: 9781579549718
• ISBN10: 1579549713
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2004-12-01
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

The last word on preventing and treating running injuries-from the magazine known the world over as the most reliable and authoritative source of running know-howThe world of running-and running injury prevention-has evolved greatly in the last decade. New thinking on injury and recovery suggests that runners can continue to train while injured. And alternative practices-such as acupuncture, chiropractic, and massage-are now virtually mainstream and an essential part of any runner's injury arsenal. Not only is the sport dramatically more popular, but women runners and beginning runners-who are a large part of the growth-have very different needs in the areas of injury and health that have not been covered adequately in previous books. Research in sports medicine also has advanced. All this-and much more-is covered in this new, comprehensive manual that is quite simply the best, most authoritative guide in the field. Here you'll find: The most important stretches for runners-and why you should not stretch an injured muscle How (and why) to change your biomechanics and stride legnth How to incorporate cross-training to prevent and heal injury The most important strength-training exercises for runners How to cope with the mental side of injury Special concerns for young runners, women, and older Runners The newest thinking in hydrationBeginners and veterans alike will benefit from this expert guidance from the cutting edge of sports medicine and science.

Author Biography

Dagny Scott Barrios, one of America's premier running journalists, is the author of two previous Runner's World guides for Rodale: Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running and Runner's World Complete Guide to Trail Running.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	xi
Chapter 1-Injury 101: The Big Impact of Little Things	1	(14)
Chapter 2-The Laws of Injury: How to Train Properly	15	(16)
Chapter 3-Shoes: The Runner's Equipment	31	(16)
Chapter 4-Stretching: Investing in Your Body	47	(8)
Chapter 5-Strengthening: The Icing on the Cake	55	(12)
Chapter 6-Cross-Training: The Runner's Insurance Policy	67	(14)
Chapter 7-Forces of Nature: Running Hot, Running Cold	81	(12)
Chapter 8-I'm Injured. Now What?: Treating the Most Common Running Injuries	93	(28)
Chapter 9-Alternative Treatment Choices: Going Beyond Conventional Medicine	121	(12)
Chapter 10-Attitude Is Everything: The Emotional Side of Injury	133	(12)
Chapter 11-A New Runner's Safety Primer: Start Slow, Stay Well	145	(16)
Chapter 12-Young Runners: Looking toward the Future	161	(14)
Chapter 13-Women Runners: Special Health Issues	175	(14)
Chapter 14-The Older Runner: Long May You Run	189	(10)
Index	199