Product Description

Running Injury-Free

Do you run more than 15 miles a week?

Are you working on increasing your mileage or speed?

Are you ignoring minor twinges and strains so you can keep training?

If so, you're a serious runner. Problem is, sooner or later, you're bound to get injured--unless you follow Dr. Joe Ellis's advice in RUNNING INJURY-FREE.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #221952 in Books
• Published on: 1994-05-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

From Booklist
Thousands begin running programs as a means to fitness, but many abandon them, not because of lack of discipline but because of injury. Ellis, a podiatrist, and Henderson, an editor at Runner's World magazine, first describe symptoms to help identify a running injury before it happens and then offer preventative measures and cures. Whenever possible, they suggest home remedies, which range from rest to stretching to mass-produced inserts for shoes. But they also caution readers to consult a professional if at all in doubt. The importance of the ankles and feet is stressed, since a large percentage of injuries and discomfort can be traced to worn, cheap, or improperly fitted shoes. The authors also caution against overtraining and advocate that if an injury does occur, the runner should consider making an adjustment in mileage, frequency, or prerun stretching routines. A very useful, well-organized guide for runners at all fitness levels, from marathoners to chubby morning joggers. Wes Lukowsky

Review

From the Back Cover
Running Injury-Free

Do you run more than 15 miles a week?

Are you working on increasing your mileage or speed?

Are you ignoring minor twinges and strains so you can keep training?

If so, you're a serious runner. Problem is, sooner or later, you're bound to get injured--unless you follow Dr. Joe Ellis's advice in RUNNING INJURY-FREE.

"For years, I've had running injuries. I could have saved a lot of money by buying this book. It's a great addition to any sports medicine library."--Bob Wischinia, senior editor Runner's World magazine

Take the Injury Predictor Quiz . . .
a unique self-test that reveals which runners get hurt--and why. Rate yourself on the following:

1. How high are your arches? --normal --flat --high
2. How much do you pronate? --normal --mild --severe
3. What's your Q-angle (from knee to hip)? --normal --narrow --wide
4. Are you bowlegged? --normal --moderate --severe
5. How flexible are your hamstrings? --reasonably flexible --very tight
6. When do you run? --morning --noon --evening
7. How long have you been running (in months)? --1 or less --2 to 3 --4 or more
8. What's your percentage of body fat? --below 15% --20 to 25% --26% or higher
9. How many races did your run in the past year? --0 --2 or less --3 to 6 --7 or more
10. Have you been injured in the past? --yes --no

To rate yourself on other injury predictors--and calculate your odds-turn to chapter 1. Then read what Dr. Ellis has to say about: How to train while you heal from an injury . . . Ways to speed healing of sprains and strains . . . And what you can do to avoid running injuries altogether.

Customer Reviews

"Nagging Pain" vs. Serious Injury
If you run fewer than 30 miles a week, have never uttered the words "my coach" or "my physiotherapist," have never won more than a goodie bag at a 10k... in short, if you are a committed, non-elite, non-professional runner, this book is a must.

This is not to say that professionals won't benefit - they will. But for those of us who don't receive regular training-level medical attention, the great value of this book lies in its ability to clearly distinguish nagging pains that you can often home-treat from those that - even from the first twinge - signal something more serious. Add it to your running library.

Accessible and easy for runners to understand
As an English Podiatrist, I found this book refreshing and fascinating and it makes a wonderful 'companion' to browse through between patients - particularly the case studies! It also makes good reading for my sports patients, while they're attending my clinic. Many of my obsessive runners, however, will not like the comments on realistic running schedules!

One of my patients, a personal trainer and marathon runner, was so impressed with this book that he has requested me to obtain a copy of it for him, which I do with pleasure.

Essential reading for runners!
Having struggled with injuries (like most runners), this book is fantastic! He clearly explains the underlying causes (or probably causes) of the problem, the treatment, and suggestions for avoiding future problems.

Well worth the read for anyone running.