Running mechanics and gait analysis /

Running continues to be one of the most popular sports, despite the fact that up to 70 percent of runners will sustain overuse injuries during any one-year period. Therefore, it is imperative for healthcare professionals, coaches and runners themselves to be informed on injury prevention and optimal...

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Online Access: Full text (MCPHS users only)
Main Authors: Ferber, Reed, 1970- (Author), Macdonald, Shari, 1970- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2014
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Summary:Running continues to be one of the most popular sports, despite the fact that up to 70 percent of runners will sustain overuse injuries during any one-year period. Therefore, it is imperative for healthcare professionals, coaches and runners themselves to be informed on injury prevention and optimal treatment. Referencing over 250 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts, this text is a comprehensive review of the most recent research and clinical concepts related to gait and injury analysis.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 139 pages) : illustrations (some color
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-129) and index.
ISBN:9781492540793
149254079X
9781450466219
1450466214
9781492584353
1492584355
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.