Written in easy to understand language, the guide addresses important self-care issues for the martial arts athlete including:
Stretching: 30 essential exercises for building flexibility, preventing common injuries and rehabilitation
Conditioning: Get the facts on plyometrics, weight training and running
Nutrition: Learn to safely cut weight, prevent dehydration, and eat like a champion
Professional Athletic Taping Techniques: Ankle, Toes, Arch/Instep, Shin, Wrist, Hand, Fingers, Thumb
Self-care: Ice vs. heat, identifying serious injuries, caring for minor injuries, training precaution when injured
Tips on coping with: Blisters, Ankle Injuries, Back Pain, Knee Injuries, Shin Splints, Dehydration, Concussions, Bruises and Swelling, Chronic Injuries, Asthma
Instructors and Coaches: Guidance on developing an Emergency Medical Plan, safety in training and competition, training your staff and building a qualified sports medicine team
