The Healthy Body Handbook: A Total Guide to the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries [Paperback]

P.T. David Saidoff (Author), M.D. Stuart Apfel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 10, 2005

The Healthy Body Handbook was written for all those who place great emphasis on living life fully. It will help readers understand the basic structure and function of the musculoskeletal system of the human body, and is written in language easily understood by the layperson, with numerous illustrations. This knowledge will enable readers to be proactive about their health, make positive lifestyle choices, prevent injuries, and participate fully in the healing of injuries — especially those that are sports-related.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The ultimate do-it-yourself resource for sports enthusiasts." -- American Health and Fitness, February/March 2005

Whether you use [it] for cover-to-cover reading or simply as a reference, it’s a great book to have around. -- Austin Fit Magazine, December 2004

About the Author

David C. Saidoff, P.T. is a graduate of the NYU School of Physical Therapy. He is the author of the textbook Critical Pathways in Therapeutic Interventions: Extremeties and Spine that has been adopted by graduate level programs throughout the United States and Canada. He has lectured in the New York area on neuromusculoskeletal topics and currently specializes in treating newborn children with developmental disabilities.

Dr. Stuart Apfel is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a Medical Director at Purdue Pharma. His career has largely focused on research in the application of neurotrophic factors to neurologic disease. He is the author of the textbook Clinical Applications of Neurotrophic Factors.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Demos Health; 1 edition (June 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932603042
• ISBN-13: 978-1932603040
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,376,138 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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