Identify, treat, and—most important—prevent common
debilitating sports injuries and medical conditions.
Whether you’re a hardcore competitor or a
weekend warrior, this book belongs on your shelf. The
Athletes Book of Home Remedies is your go-to resource
for safe, effective, do-it-yourself treatments whether you
have a strain, sprain, or pain that you’ve never felt
before. When you get hurt, you have fears. You
have questions. Ice or heat? Should I see a doctor? Will I
need surgery? This book answers those questions and allays
those fears. Dr. Jordan Metzl, one of the nation’s leading
sports medicine physicians, breaks down all the information
into easy-to-follow strategies for effective
self-treatment—while letting you know in no uncertain terms
when you should go see your own doctor, pronto.
The book also answers other common training
questions like, "What should I eat to fuel my workouts?" and
"What exercises can I do to prevent injury and perform at
the next level?" Understand: Metzl isn’t just a doctor. He’s
an elite athlete, having completed 9 Ironman triathlons and
29 marathons. He understands the mind of the athlete, how
psychologically devastating any injury can be, and what it
takes to get you back in your game as quickly and safely as
possible. In The Athletes Book of Home
Remedies, you’ll find: • Eye-popping
anatomical illustrations of each injury, detailed
symptoms, how the injury happens, and how to fix it •
The secret system of the body that you can tap to
boost performance and prevent injury •
Concussions: What you need to know • The
most annoying sports maladies ever—from athlete’s foot
to side stitches—cured! • The Iron Strength
Workouts: Intense, total-body exercise routines for all
fitness levels designed to build injury-proof athletes
• Two comprehensive eating plans, each with a
week’s worth of meals engineered to fit the specific
nutrition needs for endurance training or strength training
• Dozens of sneaky tips for gaining an edge
in any sport
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