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Running Injury-Free: How to Prevent, Treat and Recover from Dozens of Painful Problems

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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.

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.

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.

This book is clearly written. It covers a lot of ground, no pun intended. I am very glad I ordered it and glad I read it as the price, when compared to even one visit to a health practicioner, is very reasonable. On top of that, these guys know runners and you can't say that about most health care providers. Buy it.

Not only did this book manage to supply the info I needed in enough detail to be meaningful, particularly with the case studies, it was actually an entertaining page-turner. The author had such a human voice and managed to entirely avoid the tone of smarmy condescension that seems to be rampant in books of this sort. I was particularly won over by his willingness to even poke fun at himself as a case study. I certainly came away with a new respect for the field of podiatry in sports medicine.

I find that this book has been very helpful in my running and triathlon training. The first few chapters are very good, replete with some basic theory about running and remaining injury free.
The second third of the book is very informative regarding injuries and their treatment.
The last part of the book has great stretching exercises, and good information about how to stay injury free.
My only criticism of the book is based on a comment that my physical therapist had. I've recently had big problems with sprained ankles in both feet and receive physical therapy from a PT specializing in runners. I discussed the book and the chapter on ankles with her and she mentioned that the chapter only describes the author's success and that for every successful treatment outcome, there are lots of not-so-total successes. It would be helpful to understand both.
But overall, a worthy book to buy and read and re-read as the need arises.

Joe Henderson & Joe Ellis do a fine job of covering just about every running injury humanly possible. Strengthening, stretching, proper technique, cautions, encouragement, this book includes it all. As a gravity-challenged strider, I personally consider this a valuable resource, and recommend it to anyone who walks, hikes, or runs.

If you are a runner for nontrivial amount of time, you are very likely to experience some sort of injury already. I did. And I hope I could have bought and read this book before I started running.

The book covers many common forms of injuries experienced by runners, and gives several treatments you can practice in home. Even if you do see a doctor later, the book is an excellent introduction to what happens to your injury so you can coordinate with your doctor in a more helpful way.

The book is written in a very plain and easy to follow way which is a big plus for non-medical background person like me.

I recommend this book to any runner. If you just start running or plan to run, buy and read this book. You won't regret it and could avoid many possible painful results.

I decided to buy this book AFTER I injured my knee as a result of running... It would've served me much better if I had purchased it a few months earlier. This book helped me to understand what I did wrong and how to avoid doing it again in the future, so it was definately a good use of my money. The author is very easy to understand; there are plenty of illustrations where helpful; and the information appears to be sound.

Good book that discusses a number of common runner's ailments and prevention methods. A good read even if you're not suffering from any of the problems within.