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The Runners' Repair Manual: A Complete Program for Diagnosing and Treating Your Foot, Leg and Back Problems (Paperback)

by Murray F. Weisenfeld (Author), Barbara Burr (Author) "If you haven't started running yet, or you sort-of-started but stopped, then you've got an advantage over a lot of people..." (more)
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"Murray Weisenfeld loves working with runners and dealing with their problems. His book is filled with evidence of that care and interest. I found the pages packed with practical, hard to find, and hard earned information for the injured runner."--Dr. George Sheehan, author of Running and Being

"No one understands runners' injuries like Murray Weisenfeld-- and he explains it all simply, with no medicalese. He tells you, step by step, how to diagnose your aches and pains and precisely how to treat them yourself."--Fred Lebow, President of the New York Road Runners' Club

"The Runners' Repair Manual is full of useful tips on the prevention and cure of running injuries that took me years to learn. Easy to work into any normal, busy and demanding life, Murray Weisenfeld's commonsense advice will help to keep runners running by showing them how to treat themselves effectively."--Craig Virgin, Winner of 10,000-meter event, U.S. Olympic Trials, 1980

"In simple and succinct terms, Dr. Weisenfeld discusses the most common and often most nagging running injuries, their causes, treatments, and possible measures to prevent them. Most importantly, The Runners' Repair Manual teaches runners to be aware of their bodies' signals and how to read them to minimize the risk of injury."--Ellison Goodall, International cross country competitor

"There's nothing more depressing to a runner than having an injury that keeps you from running. Dr. Weisenfeld's book can minimize, reduce, or help eliminate those horrible non-running days by telling you exactly how to handle virtually all the injuries we runners suffer."--Kathy Switzer, First Woman to run in the Boston Marathon

"I have acquired many aches and pains over the years without knowing their causes or their cures. But after reading The Runners' Repair Manual, everything seems clear and simple. Dr. Weisenfeld's book is a very handy and beneficial guide for all joggers, runners and even world class racers."--Don Paige, Winner of 800-meter event, U.S. Olympic Trials, 1980
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"Murray Weisenfeld loves working with runners and dealing with their problems. His book is filled with evidence of that care and interest. I found the pages packed with practical, hard to find, and hard earned information for the injured runner."--Dr. George Sheehan, author of Running and Being

"No one understands runners' injuries like Murray Weisenfeld-- and he explains it all simply, with no medicalese. He tells you, step by step, how to diagnose your aches and pains and precisely how to treat them yourself."--Fred Lebow, President of the New York Road Runners' Club

"The Runners' Repair Manual is full of useful tips on the prevention and cure of running injuries that took me years to learn. Easy to work into any normal, busy and demanding life, Murray Weisenfeld's commonsense advice will help to keep runners running by showing them how to treat themselves effectively."--Craig Virgin, Winner of 10,000-meter event, U.S. Olympic Trials, 1980

"In simple and succinct terms, Dr. Weisenfeld discusses the most common and often most nagging running injuries, their causes, treatments, and possible measures to prevent them. Most importantly, The Runners' Repair Manual teaches runners to be aware of their bodies' signals and how to read them to minimize the risk of injury."--Ellison Goodall, International cross country competitor

"There's nothing more depressing to a runner than having an injury that keeps you from running. Dr. Weisenfeld's book can minimize, reduce, or help eliminate those horrible non-running days by telling you exactly how to handle virtually all the injuries we runners suffer."--Kathy Switzer, First Woman to run in the Boston Marathon

"I have acquired many aches and pains over the years without knowing their causes or their cures. But after reading The Runners' Repair Manual, everything seems clear and simple. Dr. Weisenfeld's book is a very handy and beneficial guide for all joggers, runners and even world class racers."--Don Paige, Winner of 800-meter event, U.S. Olympic Trials, 1980

Product Details

  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; First Edition edition (February 15, 1981)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312695977
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312695972
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #89,932 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars do-it-youself repair, August 24, 2000
By Patrick Tufts (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I love this book! Part first aid, part do it yourself podiatry. Learn to diagnose and treat running injuries. Shin splints, stress fractures, they cover it all. Then, learn to diagnose and treat the underlying problems.

Everything is clear and practical. Weak arches? Here's how to tape your feet to support them. Need heel cushioning? Use makeup sponges.

This is a must for anyone who runs hard. By learning to diagnose and treat yourself, you'll prevent injuries and improve as a runner.

--Pat / zippy@cs.brandeis.edu

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent book for beginners &/or runners with foot problems., October 20, 2003
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The most comprehensive book in terms of foot related injuries & pain. Problems are discussed & practical solutions are offered.
Unfortunately, it recommends full sit-ups vs back-friendly crunches & it doesn't sufficiently address iliotibial band syndrome - a very common problem for runners.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Tome, December 16, 1999
By "chrisbehanna" (Pennsylvania, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
I was first given this book as a gift when I was a teenager, and I found it to be an invaluable reference for understanding the physiology of various injuries as well as what contributed to the injuries. At times, the oft-repeated mantra of "rest, ice, compression, and elevation" gets old, but it really is on the mark.

This book belongs in every distance runner's library, together with Coe's Better Training for Distance Runners.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Save your money and your 'sole'
(I don't want to even give this book one star) If you have a hammer, you start to see every problem as a nail. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Hari Tahil

5.0 out of 5 stars a classic that should be read by every runner
This book, while almost 30 years old is fabulous. It explains how to get started as a runner, how to learn to enjoy running, and how to stay healthy and injury free. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Alan Mushnick

5.0 out of 5 stars Runners Repair Manual
A great book for fix it yourself personalities. It gives you common sense, inexpensive ways to resolve foot, leg, etc. ailments.
Published 5 months ago by D. Larson

5.0 out of 5 stars A book to have
This is the book to have on how to keep your feet, knees, and any other body parts working as well as they can. Great diagnosis on whatever ails you as a runner. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Alan Kroeger

4.0 out of 5 stars The Runner's Repair Manual
A must read book for any runner at all stages of fitness and running experience.
Published 12 months ago by Scott J. Call

5.0 out of 5 stars Got me through my first half marathon
This book was recommended to me by a co-worker and it got me through my first half marathon. I still use it as a reference. I've since gifted it to several friends who also run.
Published 17 months ago by S. Mason

5.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs up.
Very good book. Has a plethora of useful tips for veteran and beginner runners alike. Highly recommended.
Published 18 months ago by Roland Conde

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must read for runners
I so wish I had this book when I just started running! It should have helped me prevent so many painful experiences as well as bills from physiotherapy... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Violet Dream

5.0 out of 5 stars Succint, Complete
An easy read, short, and has all the information runner's will need about running injuries and preventions. Read more
Published on June 18, 2007 by Mo' Data

4.0 out of 5 stars The Runners' Repair Manual
This is a useful for book for anyone who runs. One of the authors is a podiatrist who treats runners and he is fairly pro-active with regard to self-help. Read more
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