Description
Is it possible to run without getting injured?
Book summary
This book provides runners with practical and accessible information to minimize the risk of injury and, if one has already occurred, to avoid relapses. The author, from a medical yet informative approach, analyzes key factors such as anatomy, running technique, and terrain, offering tools to run more safely and healthily. An essential guide for those who want to enjoy running without pain.
What is it about?
The work addresses the paradox surrounding running: despite its apparent simplicity, many runners go out to run without preparation, increasing the risk of injury. Through its pages, the author breaks down the factors that influence a runner's health, from biomechanics to the choice of surface. The book not only explains how to prevent injuries but also offers guidelines for those who are already injured, with the goal of returning to running safely and avoiding future relapses. All presented in clear and understandable language, combining medical rigor with practical insight.
Main topics
- Prevention of running injuries
- Anatomy and biomechanics applied to running
- Running technique and risk factors
- Influence of terrain and surface on injuries
- Rehabilitation and safe return to activity after an injury
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for runners of all levels who want to delve into injury prevention from a medical and practical perspective. Especially useful for those who have suffered recurrent injuries or who seek to run more consciously and healthily. Also for coaches and sports health professionals working with runners.
What this book offers
- Practical knowledge to reduce the risk of injury while running.
- Tools to identify and correct technical errors and habits that contribute to injuries.
- Guidelines for managing an injury and avoiding future relapses.
- An informative and medical vision that makes scientific information about sports injuries accessible.
- Greater body awareness and responsibility in sports practice.
Technical data
- Author: Ferrer Vidal-Barraquer, Eva
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Cat
- Topic: Sports injuries and sports medicine, Track and field sports, Athletics
- Collection: Fora de joc
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: Not specified
- Number of pages: 224
- Dimensions: Not specified
- Weight: 490 g
Editorial review
A practical and well-founded guide that responds to a real need for many runners: to run without pain. The author combines her medical knowledge with an informative style, making the information useful for both beginners and experienced runners. The book stands out for its ability to translate technical concepts into concrete actions, helping the reader take control of their athletic health.