Anatomy for Runners: Unlocking Your Athletic Potential for Health, Speed, and Injury PreventionTired of getting the same treatments from doctors that didn’t heal his joint and muscle pain from running, Jay Dicharry decided to combine different fields of clinical care, biomechanical analysis, and coaching to help you avoid common injuries and become the best runner you can be. Running has become more and more popular in recent years, with thousands of people entering marathons, buying new running shoes with the latest technology, and going for a daily jog, whether on the track or on a treadmill. Unfortunately, with running comes injuries, as a result of wrong information and improper training. Along with clear and thorough explanations of how running influences the body, and how the body influences your running, this book answers many of the common questions that athletes have:
The mobility and stability tests will assess your form, and the corrective exercises, along with step-by-step photos, will improve your core and overall performance, so that you can train and run with confidence, knowing how to avoid injuries! |
Contents
Baby BiomechanicsThe Physics of Running | 9 |
MicroanatomyWhat Are You Made Of? | 27 |
Beyond the Mileage LogTheres More to It Than Running | 53 |
Soft Tissue MobilityDid Gumby Have It Right? | 63 |
Dynamic Neuromuscular StrengthMake a Smarter | 83 |
The Footwear Wrecking Ball is Swinging Back Hard Folks | 113 |
Essentials of Running GaitThe Human Slingshot | 143 |
Assessment and Development of the Athlete Within | 181 |
Putting Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again | 211 |
Gait Vocabulary | 289 |
Gait References | 303 |
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Anatomy for Runners: Unlocking Your Athletic Potential for Health, Speed ... Jay Dicharry Limited preview - 2012 |
Anatomy for Runners: Unlocking Your Athletic Potential for Health, Speed ... Jay Dicharry Limited preview - 2012 |
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