The Bare Essentials Guide for Martial Arts Injury Prevention and Care

The Bare Essentials Guide for Martial Arts Injury Prevention and Care

Written in easy to understand language, the guide addresses important self-care issues for the martial arts athlete including: Stretching: 30 essential exercises for building flexibility, preventing common injuries and rehabilitation Conditioning: Get the facts on plyometrics, weight training and running Nutrition: Learn to safely cut weight, prevent dehydration, and eat like a champion Professional Athletic Taping Techniques: Ankle, Toes, Arch/Instep, Shin, Wrist, Hand, Fingers, Thumb Self-care: Ice vs. heat, identifying serious injuries, caring for minor injuries, training precaution when injured Tips on coping with: Blisters, Ankle Injuries, Back Pain, Knee Injuries, Shin Splints, Dehydration, Concussions, Bruises and Swelling, Chronic Injuries, Asthma Instructors and Coaches: Guidance on developing an Emergency Medical Plan, safety in training and competition, training your staff and building a qualified sports medicine team Trish Bare Grounds is the USTU Medical Coordinator & Head Athletic Trainer for the US National Taekwondo Team. She is a Certified & Licensed Athletic Trainer (ATC/L) and Strength & Conditioning Specialist and she holds an MS degree in Sports Medicine. Currently, Trish is a doctoral student and instructor at the University of Florida’s Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Program. Used Book in Good Condition