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Identify, treat, and—most important—prevent common debilitating sports injuries and medical conditions.
Whether you’re a hardcore competitor or a weekend warrior, this book belongs on your shelf. The Athletes Book of Home Remedies is your go-to resource for safe, effective, do-it-yourself treatments whether you have a strain, sprain, or pain that you’ve never felt before.
When you get hurt, you have fears. You have questions. Ice or heat? Should I see a doctor? Will I need surgery? This book answers those questions and allays those fears. Dr. Jordan Metzl, one of the nation’s leading sports medicine physicians, breaks down all the information into easy-to-follow strategies for effective self-treatment—while letting you know in no uncertain terms when you should go see your own doctor, pronto.
The book also answers other common training questions like, "What should I eat to fuel my workouts?" and "What exercises can I do to prevent injury and perform at the next level?" Understand: Metzl isn’t just a doctor. He’s an elite athlete, having completed 9 Ironman triathlons and 29 marathons. He understands the mind of the athlete, how psychologically devastating any injury can be, and what it takes to get you back in your game as quickly and safely as possible.
In The Athletes Book of Home Remedies, you’ll find:
• Eye-popping anatomical illustrations of each injury, detailed symptoms, how the injury happens, and how to fix it
• The secret system of the body that you can tap to boost performance and prevent injury
• Concussions: What you need to know
• The most annoying sports maladies ever—from athlete’s foot to side stitches—cured!
• The Iron Strength Workouts: Intense, total-body exercise routines for all fitness levels designed to build injury-proof athletes
• Two comprehensive eating plans, each with a week’s worth of meals engineered to fit the specific nutrition needs for endurance training or strength training
• Dozens of sneaky tips for gaining an edge in any sport
Introduction: Athlete, Heal Thyself x
Part 1 Tell Me Where It Hurts xxxii
Chapter 1 Feet, Ankles & Lower Legs 2
Chapter 2 Knees 28
Chapter 3 Hamstrings, Hips, Glutes & Groin 58
Chapter 4 Lower Back 100
Chapter 5 Abdominals, Obliques & Chest 112
Chapter 6 Neck & Shoulders 134
Chapter 7 Upper Arms & Elbows 162
Chapter 8 Forearms, Wrists & Hands 182
Chapter 9 Head 202
Part 2 The Most Annoying Sports Maladies Ever-Cured! 218
Part 3 How to Win at Everything 238
Part 4 Iron Strength Workouts 256
Part 5 The Athlete's Guide to Great Eating 296
Index 350
Kendra-Nichifor
Posted March 19, 2012
This is a must have for amateur or veteran athletes! It has all the ins and outs for prevention of injuries. The meal plan in the back of the book was an added bonus and has delicious recipes. I found the book very easy to navigate and the diagrams helped me understand the body more and realize what areas were really hurting. I highly recommend this book to anyone who excercises, and if you don't, you'll want to get going after reading it. Go get it!
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Posted September 1, 2012
These home remedies work! You actully get what you payed for it works like a charm and its super handy!i love it!:D
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Posted June 28, 2012
Don't let the title deter you, athlete or not, this is a fantastic reference book that every family should have on hand...just in case. Jordan's explanations of anatomy, injuries and treatments are clear and concise. For those of you who don't live in the NYC area and cannot consult with him in person (I have recommended him to countless friends), it is a must-buy.
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Overview
Identify, treat, and—most important—prevent common debilitating sports injuries and medical conditions.
Whether you’re a hardcore competitor or a weekend warrior, this book belongs on your shelf. The Athletes Book of Home Remedies is your go-to resource for safe, effective, do-it-yourself treatments whether you have a strain, sprain, or pain that you’ve never felt before.
When you get hurt, you have fears. You have questions. Ice or heat? ...