The Bare Essentials Guide for Martial Arts Injury Prevention and Care

by Trish Bare Grounds

Written in easy to understand language, the guide addresses important self-care issues for the martial arts athlete 30 essential exercises for building flexibility, preventing common injuries and rehabilitation Get the facts on plyometrics, weight training and running Learn to safely cut weight, prevent dehydration, and eat like a champion Professional Athletic Taping Ankle, Toes, Arch/Instep, Shin, Wrist, Hand, Fingers, Thumb Ice vs. heat, identifying serious injuries, caring for minor injuries, training precaution when injured Tips on coping Blisters, Ankle Injuries, Back Pain, Knee Injuries, Shin Splints, Dehydration, Concussions, Bruises and Swelling, Chronic Injuries, Asthma Instructors and Guidance on developing an Emergency Medical Plan, safety in training and competition, training your staff and building a qualified sports medicine team

240 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2001

Reviews

[Darin · Rating 2 out of 5]

This books covers a lot of topics relevant to athletes: stretching, strength training, eating, and treating injuries. I had high hopes for what I would get from it, but quite a bit of the information seemed dated. In particular, I found that some of the stretching and eating advice is out of favor as of 2021. This just seems to be the nature of the fitness and nutrition fields.