Publisher's Synopsis
"Play Healthy, Stay Healthy" gives guidelines for the 10 questions most frequently asked by injured athletes. From herniated neck discs to stress fractures of the foot, 40 common sports injuries are covered. For each, there are recommendations for activity level, alternative activities rehabilitation exercises, support, use of ice or heat, medication, equipment, nutrition, fluids, and surfaces.;For each of the 40 injuries, there is also a summary to help readers understand the causes and treatment. And there are a total of 15 rehabilitation exercise programmes that help build strength, endurance, flexibility, or speed, depending on the needs.
