The Bare Essentials Guide for Martial Arts Injury Prevention and Care Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the best written book of this type that I have read. She is able to make a very general topic focused and easy for parents and coaches to understand. The information is accurate without being overly technical and is easy to follow.The photographs will really help those people who have trouble visualizing the text. Any parent with children who participate in martial arts should read this book so that they can better communicate with health care providers and help to prevent some types of injuries.

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Product Description:
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