Injury Recovery

Emphasizing the fundamentals of sleep, nutrition, and stress management, this second edition features up-to-date research that has emerged to support the importance of these basic recovery strategies and includes a much-needed, careful look at new devices on the market. Whether self-coached, coached, or team-sport athletes, The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery provides listeners with an evidence-based approach to finding the right balance between stress and rest.

Injuries affect every athlete, from the elite Olympian to the weekend racer. In the moment, a traumatic crash, a torn muscle or a stress fracture can feel like the most devastating event possible. While some athletes are destroyed by the experience, others emerge from their recovery better, stronger and more confident than ever. The key to a swifter, stronger comeback is the use of mental skills: psychological tools that enable an athlete to take control of their recovery and ultimately use the experience to their advantage.

In this abbreviated version of the book, Bob Dennis gives the most important tips related to safety and exercise immediately following stroke, for maximal recovery. The survivor of two strokes, Bob shares his insights and experience, as a scientist and a survivor who has made and continues to make a strong recovery, in some cases better than his initial condition before having a stroke. The focus is on maximal recovery, using the easiest and most effective exercises, usually with zero equipment and at no cost. Neuroplasticity happens naturally as a result of stroke. By providing new ...

From Concussions or mTBi to traumatic brain injury, this book is the best guide in learning about TBI scientifically and practically, so you are ready to take the right action at the right time to limit the damage and overcome challenges that come with it, both as a caregiver and as the patient. From understanding symptoms and diagnosis with early recovery to long term goals, covered are the mechanics, anatomy, symptoms of brain injury, diagnosis, levels, acute management and treatment options, rehabilitation, early recovery, outcomes of tbi, mtbi or concussion, discharge plan, post-...

BPC-157 UNLOCKED: RAPID REPAIR, RENEWED STRENGTH, RESILIENT HEALTH Feel stuck in endless rehab, nagging gut pain, or brain fog that just will not lift? BPC-157 Unlocked distills cutting-edge peptide science into an actionable roadmap for whole-body renewal—no hype, no jargon, just results you can feel. INSIDE YOU WILL DISCOVER Why BPC-157 is nicknamed the "Wolverine peptide" and how it accelerates healing of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bone, and skin. Gut-guardian protocols for ulcers, IBS, and leaky gut, complete with oral dosing tips that survive stomach acid. Neuro-protective tactics ...

I bet you've dreamed of breaking free from this loop, right? A life where you're back to being active, doing the things you love, without the constant fear of pain or injury. A life where you have a clear plan to rebuild your body, not just hoping to stumble upon the secret to unlocking its vast potential for recovery.

Bodybuilding after Injury is the definitive manual for lifters who refuse to retire. Drawing on peer-reviewed research, decades in the trenches, and a zero-fluff ethos, it maps the entire journey from hospital bed to unbreakable performance. Thirty laser-focused chapters expose the orthopedic facts nobody else will say out loud, demolish rehab myths, and replace ego-driven disasters with precision programming. You’ll learn how to rebuild each joint, hack collagen synthesis with timed nutrition, manipulate volume and velocity for maximum hypertrophy, and bulletproof your mindset against ...

Unlock your team's full athletic potential and build resilient, high-performing basketball players. Are you ready to transform your basketball team into a powerhouse of complete athletes? "Strength and Conditioning for Basketball: Injury Prevention and Peak Performance" is your definitive guide to developing a holistic physical program that goes far beyond basic drills. This isn't just about lifting weights; it's about optimizing movement, preventing injuries, and unleashing peak performance on the court. Seasoned coach Bryce Patton dives deep into the unique physical demands of basketball,...

Is living alone preventing you from recovering from your TBI? One seemingly harmless bump on the head is suddenly blossoming into a host of symptoms. Your doctor says it could take you years to heal, which is frightening enough. But you live alone without a job or insurance. You can't think or speak like you used to. You are experiencing unfamiliar, frightening challenges, and you're paralyzed with doubt about being able to get back to your normal self on your own. If you searching for a way to speed up your healing process and are looking forward to getting back to your life, Gail Waitkun,...

Discover the Secrets Soccer Professionals Use to Recover from Games and Training! Is your game performance compromised by playing too many games or training too much? Does after game injury or muscle soreness seem to follow you, too often? Is your post-game fatigue causing you to recover slower than your teammates? Are you getting sidelined not because you lack the skill, but because you lack stamina? In this Smart Soccer Recovery, strength and conditioning specialist Mario Jovanovic, lays the foundation on the best known strategies on how to optimally recover after games and trainings. He ...

The Life-Altering Event On October 23, 2000, at the age of thirty-six, Aithal experienced a massive stroke, which doctors attributed to an AVM (arteriovenous malformation) of the Pons area. He was given a fifty percent chance of survival. The stroke occurred at his Southern California home, and his wife quickly called 911, resulting in a timely emergency response that Aithal credits with saving his life. In the initial critical days, doctors focused on stabilizing him and managing a swollen brain with prednisone. The stroke left his right side frozen and caused him to lose his speech, ...

Resilience Behind the Badge is a comprehensive and unflinching exploration into the inner world of those who serve and protect. This groundbreaking book delves beyond the surface of law enforcement to expose the emotional, cognitive, and psychological challenges that officers face—both on and off duty and at the deepest levels. By covering a wide range of topics, it ensures that readers are fully informed and equipped to understand and address the complexities of law enforcement. Through 21 compelling and expertly crafted chapters, the book reveals what lies beneath the uniform: the ...

Ditch the cookie-cutter programs. Smart Gains delivers a cutting-edge approach to strength training for serious lifters who want to harness the power of data and technology. Written for athletes, coaches, and performance-driven gym-goers, this book teaches you how to use heart rate variability, bar speed, sleep metrics, and AI-driven feedback loops to guide your training in real time. Whether you're chasing hypertrophy, strength, or sustainable performance, this system shows you how to adapt each week based on your actual recovery, not a fixed calendar. Inside, you'll learn to sync ...

An unexpected journey. An unbreakable spirit. At 26, Non Reyes had it all—a loving family, a promising future, and an adventurous spirit. But in a single instant, everything changed. A devastating accident left him paralyzed from the neck down, forcing him to rebuild his life in ways he never imagined. In An Unexpected Ride, Non shares his deeply personal journey of resilience and rediscovery of purpose after tragedy. With raw honesty and a touch of humor, he reflects on the struggles, triumphs, and everyday victories of life with a disability—offering hope to anyone facing their own ...

MUDRAS for PTSD, Release and Recode your Aura injury In this book, the Mudra authority and bestselling author Sabrina Mesko shares with you a powerful selection of Mudras, mantras, affirmations, breathing exercises, to help release and heal your PTSD. A trauma energy imprint can remain with us through many lifetimes and causes us to get stuck in repeated traumatic patterns. Learn to see PTSD as a map to your inner world that needs to be understood and transformed. This self-care journey requires your full attention, patience, self-love and disciplined practice. The ancient technique of ...

After suffering multiple concussions in her thirties, Annie Liontas shares what it means to be one of the “walking wounded” in Sex with a Brain Injury. Facing her fear, her rage, her physical suffering, and the effects of head trauma on her marriage and other relationships, Liontas is forced to reckon with her own queer mother’s battle with addiction and finds echoes in their pain. Liontas weaves history, philosophy, and personal accounts to interrogate and expand representations of mental health, ability, and disability—particularly in relation to women and the LGBT community.

More Smoothie Love! From the author of the original Smoothies For Runners book comes this version 2.0 with more delicious and nutritious smoothie recipes. In Smoothies For Runners 2.0, you'll enjoy 24 more new and exciting recipes that are packed full of healthy nutrients to aid runners at all levels. Along with a description for each recipe, you’ll also find a “Training Tip” that corresponds to the name of each smoothie. Even though the book title is geared toward runners, endurance athletes from cyclists to triathletes will find this book helpful. In fact, anyone who wants to take ...

The old crow, Peck, circles the pasture carefully watching, suddenly, sensing danger, he dives…The magnificent filly, Scarlet Luce, suffers a devastating injury ending her racing career; her future looks bleak until she is rescued by the enigmatic Tom Crane…JD Sims’ dream of becoming a jockey has come to a heartbreaking end after she is critically injured in a tragic car accident. Depressed, all seems lost until a chance encounter gives her renewed hope…After saving Luce, the Quarter Horse, Temecula, and the Shetland pony, Flop, from a disastrous fire, Spud and Eddie, with the help ...

"Previously published as THE POWER OF THE EARTH: Earth Medicine: The Healing Power of Grounding for Mind, Body, and Soul by Elliott, Norris (AUTHOR)." Grounding or earthing is a fascinating and natural practice involving direct physical contact with the Earth's surface. This comprehensive and engaging book explores the latest scientific research and real-world case studies to delve into the potential benefits of grounding for overall health and well-being. From the antioxidant effect of the Earth's natural supply of electrons to the potential benefits of grounding for improved sleep, ...

After devoting years to working with pro-athletes, Olympians, and Navy Seals, fitness gurus Kelly and Juliet Starrett began thinking about the physical well-being of people who are not elite athletes. What are the fundamental qualities that make a human being durable, and how do we ensure that we continue to feel great as we age? Organized around ten assessments and ten physical practices that anyone can do, Built to Move is designed to improve the way your body functions in daily activities and boost overall quality of life.