Describes how to recognize and treat overuse injuries through exercise, diet, and medical intervention Micheli and Jenkins present accepted techniques for preventing, diagnosing, caring for, and rehabilitating common running injuries. Information on anatomical abnormalities and other causes of injuries (inappropriate footwear, incorrect training, etc.) precede the prevention advice and illustrated directions for various strength-training exercises. Most of the handbook thereafter consists of chapters about injuries to specific sites (feet, ankles, lower leg, etc.) that ultimately cover symptoms, concerns, treatments, recovery times, and rehabilitations of 31 common running ailments. A chapter devoted to female runners' special concerns (skeletal injuries, eating disorders, and hormonal problems) and another on nutrition round out an excellent resource. Sue-Ellen Beauregard Healthy Runner's Handbook helps runners put an end to nagging injuries by showing them how to run safely and successfully. Health Runner's Handbook shows runners how to diagnose, care for, and rehabilitate 31 specific overuse injuries. It also provides valuable guidance on how to prevent these injuries in the first place! The heart of Healthy Runner's Handbook gives general guidelines for both self- and doctor-prescribed treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to the foot; ankle; lower leg; knee; hip, pelvis, and groin; and the back. Healthy Runner's Handbook also discusses special concerns for female runners and the nutritional needs of runners. Featuring more than 90 illustrations and photos, it also contains many informative sidebars on topics as diverse as self-testing for muscle imbalances and coping with allergies. -- Midwest Book Review "If you want to train injury free, Healthy Runner’s Handbook is a book you cannot live without." Arturo Barrios Professional runner, Reebok Racing Club Two-time Pan-American Games gold medalist, two-time Olympian "Packed with useful information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of musculo skeletal injuries. I like the organization--simple, to the point, yet comprehensive." Marvin M. Adner, MD Medical Director of the Boston Marathon Boston Athletic Association Member "Lyle Micheli is the preeminent authority on sports injuries. Healthy Runner's Handbook lays it on the line to runners—why they get injuries and how to get rid of them." Susan Kalish Executive Director American Running and Fitness Association American Medical Athletic Association Lyle J. Micheli, who has been a clinical sports physician since 1973, is the director of the Division of Sports Medicine at Children's Hospital in Boston. A past president of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Dr. Micheli has served on the medical staff at the Boston Marathon every year since 1974--a longer span of continuous participation than any other living physician. Micheli is author of The Sports Medicine Bible, coauthor of Sports for Life and Sportswise: An Essential Guide for Young Athletes, Parents, and Coaches, and coeditor of four books, including the Oxford Textbook of Sports Medicine. He is also the author of many scientific articles on sports injuries in runners. In addition, he serves on the editorial and advisory boards of a number of sports medicine publications. Dr. Micheli graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1966. He is a fellow of the ACSM and of the American Academy of Sports Medicine (formerly the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine). He is also chair of the Education Commission of the International Federation of Sports Medicine. During his professional career Dr. Micheli has received many honors, including the ACSM's Citation Award and the Krekor "Koko" Kassabian Award, which was presented by the Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts. A resident of Brookline, Massachusetts, Dr. Micheli enjoys cycling, skiing, and saltwater fishing. Mark Jenkins is a freelance writer who has coauthored two health and fitness books. His first project with Dr. Micheli, The Sports Medicine Bible, was a Book-of-the-Month Club selection. In his leisure time Mark enjoys playing squash, soccer, and rugby. Health & Fitness Exercise & Fitness