Synopses & Reviews
Written by the medical coordinator for Major League Soccer and experienced physical therapist who treats athletes of all ages and abilities, a comprehensive guide to the best training, strengthening, stretching, nutrition, and hydration regimens to prevent the most common soccer injuries as well as expert explanations and advice on how to treat injuries if they occur. Including universal health and fitness recommendations as well as advice targeted to specific age groups and levels of play, Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment: A Guide to Optimal Performance for Players, Parents, and Coaches is an essential book for every player, parent, and coach.
Synopsis
Written by the medical coordinator for Major League Soccer, a nationally recognized physical therapist who treats athletes of all ages and abilities, Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment is a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the best training, strengthening, stretching, nutrition, and hydration regimens to keep athletes √i both professional and recreational - safe and on the field. You√all learn:
- Ways to prevent the most common soccer injuries, including ACL tears, fractures, ankle sprains, calf strains, shin splints, and overuse injuries
- To identify the signs and symptoms of injury and when to seek treatment
- Common setbacks for children and youth
- How to reduce pain and stop nagging injuries from becoming chronic problems
- Return-to-play protocols for concussion and warning signs for serious brain injury
- Exercises to build endurance, flexibility, and power while protecting your body from harm
- The LESS program, a targeted lower-body strengthening plan to prevent injury
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