| Description |
424 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 353-407) and index. |
| Contents |
Section 1: The distance running athlete -- History of distance running / Daniel E. Lieberman -- Injury and illness rates / Brian J. Krabak and Erek Latzka -- Footwear matters: interplay of footwear, mechanics, injury, and performance / Irene S. Davis and Weijie Fu -- Training for long distance running / Jonathan Dugas -- Hydration recommendations for training and competing / Eric K. O'Neal and Tamara Hew-Butler -- Performance nutrition / Leslie Bonci -- Psychology of injury, rehabilitation, and recovery / Kevin A. Alschuler -- Section 2: Evaluation, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries -- Foot care / Grant S. Lipman -- Musculoskeletal injuries: muscle, tendon, ligament, and joint / Brandee L. Waite and Brian Toedebusch -- Bone stress injuries / Michael Fredericson and Emily Krauss -- Section 3: Common medical illnesses -- Exercise-associated hyponatremia / Tamara Hew-Butler -- Running in the heat / William M. Adams, Yuri Hosokawa, and Rebecca L. Stearns -- Running in the cold / Jessie R. Fudge -- High altitude / Trevor C. Steinbach and Andrew M. Luks -- Cardiovascular care for the endurance runner / Ankit B. Shah and Aaron L. Baggish -- Gastrointestinal symptoms / Ricardo José Soares da Costa -- Environmental hazards / Sarah Terez Malka and N. Stuart Harris -- Skin problems / Natalie Badowski Wu and Kendall Wu -- Ocular problems / Morteza Khodaee and Karin VanBaak -- Bites and envenomations / Jeremiah W. Ray -- Chronic medical conditions / Erin Drasler and Tracy A. Cushing -- Section 4: After the run -- Nutrition for recovery and prevention / Alicia Kendig -- Recovery from injury / Adam S. Tenforde and Kate M. Tenforde. |
| Summary |
"For any runner who loves hitting the pavement and conquering half-, full-, and ultra-marathons, getting injured is a terrifying, and often heartbreaking, setback. Yet, almost three-quarters of long distance runners will suffer from a serious injury several times in their athletic career. Although it may be impossible to completely avoid injury, The Long Distance Runner's Guide to Injury Prevention and Treatment is a vital source to help those who love to run understand some of the most common causes of injuries, and learn how to best avoid and treat athletic ailments. In this book, expert editors and long-time runners Brian Krabak and Grant Lipman combine valuable insights, tips, and tactics from more than a dozen medical professionals who specialize in treating endurance athletes. With chapters on important and diverse topics such as proper nutrition, muscular ailments, skeletal injuries, medical illnesses caused by racing and proper recovery, The Long Distance Runner's Guide to Injury Prevention and Treatment is a must-have on the shelf of every harrier."--Publisher's description. |
| Subject |
Running -- Physiological aspects.
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Running injuries -- Prevention.
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Running injuries -- Treatment.
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Running injuries -- Prevention.
(OCoLC)fst01101380
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Running injuries -- Treatment.
(OCoLC)fst01101381
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Running -- Physiological aspects.
(OCoLC)fst01101355
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| Added Author |
Krabak, Brian, editor.
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Lipman, Grant S., editor.
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Waite, Brandee, editor.
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| ISBN |
9781510717909 (print : alk. paper) |
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1510717900 (print : alk. paper) |
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