The Bare Essentials Guide for Martial Arts Injury Prevention and Care - Softcover

Bare Grounds, Trish

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1880336618 ISBN 13: 9781880336618

Publisher: Turtle Pr, 2001

Synopsis

Written in easy to understand language, the guide addresses important self-care issues for the martial arts athlete including:

Stretching: 30 essential exercises for building flexibility, preventing common injuries and rehabilitation

Conditioning: Get the facts on plyometrics, weight training and running

Nutrition: Learn to safely cut weight, prevent dehydration, and eat like a champion

Professional Athletic Taping Techniques: Ankle, Toes, Arch/Instep, Shin, Wrist, Hand, Fingers, Thumb

Self-care: Ice vs. heat, identifying serious injuries, caring for minor injuries, training precaution when injured

Tips on coping with: Blisters, Ankle Injuries, Back Pain, Knee Injuries, Shin Splints, Dehydration, Concussions, Bruises and Swelling, Chronic Injuries, Asthma

Instructors and Coaches: Guidance on developing an Emergency Medical Plan, safety in training and competition, training your staff and building a qualified sports medicine team

About this title

About the Author

Trish Bare Grounds is the USTU Medical Coordinator & Head Athletic Trainer for the US National Taekwondo Team. She is a Certified & Licensed Athletic Trainer (ATC/L) and Strength & Conditioning Specialist and she holds an MS degree in Sports Medicine. Currently, Trish is a doctoral student and instructor at the University of Florida’s Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Program.

Edition details

• Publisher: Turtle Pr
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1880336618
• ISBN 13: 9781880336618
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 240