The Sports Injury Handbook

EAN/UPC/ISBN Code 9781585743179


Here is a new edition of the innovative guide that can help any athlete recover more quickly from injury. From runner"s knee to tennis elbow, every athlete has suffered an injury at one time or another. In The Sports Injury Handbook, Dr. Hans Kraus lays out, in simple non-clinical terms, what every athlete, coach, and trainer should know about the prevention and treatment of sports-related injury. Within its pages you"ll find important information on treatments--from massage therapy to electrotherapy-plus a detailed program designed to quicken rehabilitation after serious injury. This handbook will be of value to anyone who participates in any sport, whether you are a weekend jogger or a professional baseball player.