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"This book dispels myths about head impacts in youth sports, potential consequences of these collisions, and the changes sports organizations have made to make these sports "safer than ever." It will empower parents and athletes to make an informed decision on sports participation and provide recommendations on how to make these sports safer"--
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"In the sport of running, there is no more important piece of equipment than your feet. In The Runner's Guide to Healthy Feet and Ankles, distinguished sports physician Brian W. Fullem provides you with essential information on how to best take care of these important appendages. With sections on injury prevention, helpful foot exercises, and other key areas of maintaining foot health, The Runner's Guide to Healthy Feet and Ankles is indispensable...
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"Passing out or feeling light-headed is no joke when playing sports -- it could be a serious sign of an injury or illness. In this book, readers learn what to do if they have problems with fainting or just feeling dizzy. Whether it's a concussion, an illness like the flu, or something as simple as not eating enough, children need to know how to deal with fainting spells when they're on the field. Through scientific information and carefully worded...
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"On the last night of the 2021 CrossFit Games, ten thousand fans watched in horror as Brooke Wells' elbow dislocated under the weight of a 190-pound barbell. This is the extraordinary story of what happened next: How Wells pulled off a highly improbable comeback that transformed her mentally and physically into one of the fittest women in the world. In Resilient, Wells provides a refreshingly honest, authentic account of how she overcame fear, self-doubt,...
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"Dental work is never fun, especially after an accident on the soccer field or basketball court. Whether a tooth is chipped or broken, any sort of dental injury requires immediate attention. Dealing with the pain and blood can be hard for young athletes, but this book will help them understand just what's happening in their mouth and what dentists need to do to help them get better. From minor capping and tooth fillings to root canals and more serious...
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"When ankles get twisted and turned, the end result might be a sprain. But what does this mean, and how does it get better? This book explores one of the most common sports injuries, helping young readers understand what happens when they need to take a time out to heal up from a sports injury. By learning the proper recovery methods and safety tips on the field, readers will get the most out of their recreation time and learn important lessons about...
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Aims to give you an outline of the injuries which can happen to the different parts of your body through doing sports; how to recognize what might have happened; factors you should take note of to help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis quickly; and finally, guidelines on the rehabilitation process appropriate to the various injuries, leading to full fitness and your return to your sport.
53) Everyday sports injuries: the essential step-by-step guide to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
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More people than ever before are regularly taking part in recreational sports, often gaining enormous health benefits from their chosen activity. But sports also carry the risk of injury, and each year there are millions of sports injuries in the US alone. Featuring more than 150 step-by- step exercise routines for recovery after injury, improving strength and performance, and reducing risk of injury, Everyday Sports Injuries is a practical guide...
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An effective way to treat a myriad of conditions such as muscle pain, bruising, sore muscles, bad posture, swelling, strains, sprains, support during training, arthritic conditions, menstrual complaints, headaches and even sinusitis. Tapes, both elastic and non-elastic, are applied directly to the skin. The most important effect of the tape is pain relief and the second is increased mobility. That relationship between pain and movement is critical....
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"Quick fixes and effective home remedies for runners, bikers, skiers, golfers and all types of athletes to get them back in the game fast. From casual joggers to competitive triathletes, high school footballers to aging weekend warriors, tens of millions of Americans enjoy and get injured enjoying sports and fitness activities. (High school athletics alone result in more than 2 million injuries a year!) Now, the hobbled masses have an authoritative...
56) Concussions
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"Describes issues surrounding concussions in sports, including what causes them, their affects, and how sports leagues are trying to prevent them. Includes critical "Think About It" questions and "Case Study" special features"--
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"Provides basic consumer health information about sports injuries in various parts of the body, protective equipment and preventive measures, treatment options, and a special section on sports injuries in children and teens. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--
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