Anatomy of Sports Injuries: For Fitness and Rehabilitation

by Leigh Brandon

Anatomy of Sports How to be your own physical therapist offers a fascinating view inside the human body to help you understand the causes of the most common injuries that athletes and sports men and women will encounter, and the best ways to remedy them. With a comprehensive and up-to-date pproach to injury rehabilitation, this book shows you how to find the cause of injuries, and not just treat the bit that hurts, aiding in the prevention of future injuries also. As with previous books in our anatomy series, this book will help you to achieve better health through a better understanding of how your body works. Around 80 full color anatomical illustrations introduce a variety of strength training exercises designed with common sports injuries in mind, showing the impact on the body of the exercises, including the muscles used and how they function together. The accompanying text helps the reader to replicate the exercises, describing the anatomical impact and explaining the benefits in the context of fitness in general, and in rehabilitating common injuries in particular.

Genres: Health

144 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2011

Reviews

[TotallyTae23 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley, Fox Chapel Publishing, & IMM Lifestyle for the ARC!

As always, definitely consult with your doctor before rushing into exercises, treatments, etc!
This is a very complete and informative guide!
Full of comprehensive injury explanations, including graphics, symptoms, facts, etc! There’s lots of practical recovery advice and so many exercises to try.
I think this is a great book for someone recovering, someone helping out in recovery journey, or anyone hoping to research sports injuries specifically!

[Deepa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks NetGalley and Fox Chapel Publishing/ IMM Lifestyle for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

I see this as useful and clear guide. I have a chronic condition where my joints are affected. I had to push my doc to refer me to a PT. A book like this is a huge assist for lot of us without access to PTs. *The book is so clear. Go to your doc. Don’t try risky exercises. This cannot replace practitioners. * If you are curious, and willing to keep reading, this book is a great reference.

[Lauren Larry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a solid read for a new personal trainer. The pictures are great references and very clear. I would recommend this to new personal trainers and folks with injuries AFTER they have discussed them with their doctors. Each section provides clear explanation of the injuries and guidance on what to do. Solid read for anyone that needs a quick explanation of sports injuries.