{"product_id":"injury-free-running-second-edition-tom-michaud-9781623176310","title":"Injury-Free Running, Second Edition: Your Illustrated Guide to Biomechanics, Gait Analysis, and Injury Prevention","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis no-nonsense guide shows you how an understanding of anatomy and biomechanics, coupled with the latest strengthening exercises and rehab protocols, can keep you running injury-free for a long time to come.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach time your foot hits the ground while running, an impact force averaging three times your weight travels through your body at more than 200 miles per hour, causing your bones to vibrate and tendons to stretch. When you consider that the average runner strikes the ground more than 10,000 times per hour, this translates into a remarkable amount of force that needs to be absorbed, and explains why nearly 50% of recreational runners are injured each year. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe purpose of this book is to show you that impact forces are not necessarily harmful. By modifying your running form and doing specific exercises to improve tendon resiliency, not only can you effectively absorb these forces, but you can also store and return a significant percentage of them in the form of elastic recoil. Besides reducing your risk of injury, efficiently storing and returning energy can allow you to run faster with less effort. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith more than 200 illustrations and 300 references, this book reviews how to: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform an at-home gait analysis to make specific changes in your running form that can reduce impact forces and improve performance. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDecrease your risk of injury by identifying problems with strength, flexibility, and\/or neuromotor coordination using specific functional tests. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncorporate new exercises to enhance the storage and return of energy in your tendons. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSelect the running shoe that is right for you.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTreat 25 of the most common running-related injuries with the most up-to-date, scientifically justified treatment protocols available.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tom Michaud\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 162317631X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781623176310\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e North Atlantic Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/15\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.60h x 7.30w x 0.60d","brand":"Tom Michaud","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44050506154239,"sku":"9781623176310","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f403910c-82e1-44b5-a86e-5db20f09dbcf.jpg?v=1685007628","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/injury-free-running-second-edition-tom-michaud-9781623176310","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}