Runner's World Guide To Injury Prevention

Runners risk repetitive stress injury (RSI) that becomes magnified by the force involved in running, doubling the body weight on the foot as it hits the ground. Running on slopes or hard pavement can increase the likelihood of injury even further. On average, up to 50 of all runners can expect to experience some sort of injury in any given year. Dagny Scott Barios helps readers stay on the good side of that average by recommending a wide range of tactics, as deceptively simple as the art of learning to listen to your body and as complex as computer-enhanced bio mechanics. The book includes photographs and illustrations of problems and solutions, with specific chapters devoted to the problems of younger runners, older runners, and female runners. Most everyone can benefit from the practice of running, and everyone running should be looking out for ways to avoid injuries; Barios`s book can help. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.