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Running Repairs is a handbook for everyone who runs - from those training for a one-off charity event, through those who run to keep fit to experienced club runners who regularly race. A recent Runner's World magazine survey revealed that over 80 per cent of runners have experienced an injury and that avoiding injury or recovering from injury is the main worry for nearly every runner. This will be the first book to specifically address these concerns. Written by an experienced physiotherapist and recreational marathon runner, Running Repairs is written in two parts: Part one - covers a series of strengthening and flexibility exercises designed to be incorporated within any running schedule, designed to help prevent injury in the first place. Part two - covers the most common running injuries and how to manage them. A series of flowcharts helps the reader to diagnose the most likely cause of any ache and pain and recommends a plan of action to aid recovery - from rest and ice to referral to a physiotherapist. The book also covers basic biomechanics so that runners can understand their running style and identify the specific injuries that are associated with that style, plus nutritional advice for recovering from injury. The book will be an essential reference for all runners - allowing them to treat any injuries immediately and in many cases saving considerable amounts of money on unnecessary physiotherapy appointments (the author estimates that about 50% of injuries that runners visit her practice with could be treated effectively by the patient and that the vast majority of injuries could be avoided with appropriate exercises being incorporated as part of training).
About the Author
Paula is a practicing physiotherapist, specialising in sports injuries and low back pain. She writes for a number of fitness magazines and is a regular on the lecture circuit. Paula is also a keen runner, and has completed five marathons.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This book, written for the educated lay person, contains a mountain of information that the author (a physiotherapist) has managed to organise in a great format. It tries to help you avoid injury where possible, but if you do sustain an injury the use of a clever traffic light system helps you decide if you can keep training or whether you should stop and seek treatment. I've certainly learnt alot - the author's professional and personal expertise in this area makes this book stand out in its field.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This book is excellent, its clear, very informative, and its like my little running bible! I've just recently started running after a back injury and Running Repairs has taught me how to run properly, effectively and continues to be a source of reference time and time again. Definitely an essential handbook for all levels of runners.
By Sandra Wright (London)
By Sandra Wright (London)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
The book is well laid out, bursting with facts, with just the right amount of technical information (sprinkled with a light dose of humor) to keep you interested. It breaks down the common faults, and injuries associated with running, while pointing you in the right direction to recovery and improving your performance.
An invaluable resource, I've recommended this book to clients (seasoned and complete beginners like) as well as other health and fitness professionals.
Awesome stuff.
Cj Swaby
An invaluable resource, I've recommended this book to clients (seasoned and complete beginners like) as well as other health and fitness professionals.
Awesome stuff.
Cj Swaby
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Basic, for beginners only
A good book for absolute total beginners or runners with little common sense and/or an inability to listen to their body. Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. Smith
Very useful
This book is packed full of useful information on how to avoid injury and how to treat it.The detail is really helpful.Highly recommend it to any runner.
Published 13 months ago by Sarah Rogers
useful
I bought it for my husband as a present. He finds it very interesting and useful, even though he has few other `running books'
Published 13 months ago by Iwona
a brilliantly informative book for the layperson, by someone who knows...
I really wish I'd had a copy of this book when I ran my first marathon, I went through lots of minor niggles and one major ITB problem that was hell whilst I recovered. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Matt Taylor
Running Repairs - a handy manual
The author takes a helpful and friendly approach, guiding athletes and casual hobby runners towards getting the most out of their running and avoiding mis-haps.
Published on 23 May 2010 by Ms. P. M. Harrison
For beginners only
I was disappointed with this book and it was returned. Although it is nicely presented I found it very basic with not that much useful information for an experienced runnner,... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2010 by Mark Corbett
Fantastic purchase for amateur runners!
This was a brilliant buy - it was for a friend's birthday! She said it really helped her understand what she was doing wrong and how to improve hre technique to result in less... Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2009 by C. Mulcahy
Good to have
This is a good book to have on in the bookcase for those unfortunate injuries we all pick up, very easy to use and understand.
Published on 3 Jun 2009 by Daisy
A book I wish I'd read before I started running......
This book should be compulsory for everyone who has just started (or better still,) is thinking of taking up running. Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2009 by HB
Great book - packed with high quality information
This book is going to keep people running who would otherwise be forced to resort to expensive health care advice. Great work.
Published on 25 Feb 2008 by S. Bathe
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