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Dr. Jordan Metzl's running strong : the sports doctor's complete guide to staying healthy and injury-free for life / Jordan D. Metzl, MD ; with Claire Kowalchik.

by Metzl, Jordan D., 1966-

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[Emmaus, Pennsylvania] : Rodale, 2015.

Running -- Physiological aspects.

Running injuries -- Prevention.

Running injuries -- Treatment.

9781623364595 (trade paperback)

1623364590 (trade paperback)

xiv, 306 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm

Part I. Nuts and bolts. The right stuff ; The mechanics of healthy running -- Part II. Uh-oh : what's that pain? Aches and pains from the feet up ; Your feet and ankles ; Your lower legs ; Your knees ; Your upper legs ; Your hips, groin, and glutes ; Your lower back ; Your upper body ; Blisters, bonking, and other annoying maladies -- Part III. Getting the most from your machine. Body work ; Rev it up : mastering the science of running physiology ; Unleash your biggest weapon -- Part IV. Tools of the trade. Good food ; Good shoes and cool clothes -- Part V. His and hers. Gender differences.

"Step into my office if you want to run faster, stronger, and pain-free. Whether you're a new runner training for your first race or an experienced marathoner, this cutting-edge book will keep you on the road and running faster. With comprehensive, illustrated information on running health and injury prevention, this book is the first to include embedded scan codes that lead readers to videos addressing such issues as shin splints, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, and runner's knee. Not only will runners be able to read about how they can treat and prevent hundreds of medical and nutritional issues, they'll be able to walk into a top-level video consultation 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, from anywhere in the world!"--

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