Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment: A Guide to Optimal Performance for Players, Parents, and Coaches, 1st Edition – FULL INSTANT DOWNLOAD | PDF DOCX EPUB

Name: Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment: A Guide to Optimal Performance for Players, Parents, and Coaches
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN-13: 9781936303656
ISBN-10: 1936303655
Addition ISBN: 1617052191, 9781617052194, 9781936303656, 1936303655
Author(s): John Gallucci, Jr., MS, ATC, PT, DPT, Publisher: Demos Health

Written by the medical coordinator for Major League Soccer, a nationally recognized physical therapist who treats athletes of all ages and abilities, Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment is a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the best training, strengthening, stretching, nutrition, and hydration regimens to keep athletes ñ both professional and recreational – safe and on the field. Youíll learn:

• Ways to prevent the most common soccer injuries, including ACL tears, fractures, ankle sprains, calf strains, shin splints, and overuse injuries
• To identify the signs and symptoms of injury and when to seek treatment
• Common setbacks for children and youth
• How to reduce pain and stop nagging injuries from becoming chronic problems
• Return-to-play protocols for concussion and warning signs for serious brain injury
• Exercises to build endurance, flexibility, and power while protecting your body from harm
• The LESS program, a targeted lower-body strengthening plan to prevent injury