The Long Distance Runner's Guide to Injury Prevention and Treatment: How to Avoid Common Problems and Deal with Them When They Happen

by Brian J. Krabak (Editor), Grant S. Lipman (Editor), Brandee L. Waite (Editor)

Overview

For any runner who loves hitting the pavement and conquering half-, full-, and ultra-marathons, getting injured is a terrifying, and often heartbreaking, setback. Yet, almost three-quarters of long distance runners will suffer from a serious injury several times in their athletic career.

Although it may be impossible to completely avoid injury, The Long Distance Runner’s Guide to Injury Prevention and Treatment is a vital source to help those who love to run understand some of the most common causes of injuries, and learn how to best avoid and treat athletic ailments. In this book, expert editors and long-time runners Brian Krabak and Grant Lipman combine valuable insights, tips, and tactics from over a dozen medical professionals who specialize in treating endurance athletes.

With chapters on important and diverse topics such as proper nutrition, muscular ailments, skeletal injuries, medical illnesses caused by racing and proper recovery, The Long Distance Runner’s Guide to Injury Prevention and Treatment is a must-have on the shelf of every harrier.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781510717930
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	10/03/2017
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	440
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Brian Krabak MD, MBA, FACSM is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Departments of Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, and Sports Medicine at University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital with expertise in the field of sports medicine. Krabak has extensive Sports Medicine experience at high-profile events such as 2010 Vancouver Olympics, 2004 Athens Olympics, and 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, and has served as medical director for the Seattle Rock N’ Roll Marathon, the Boston Marathon, and a dozen other events. He lives in Seattle, WA.

Grant Lipman, FACEP, FAWM is a Clinical Associate Professor of surgery in the Division of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is the author of The Wilderness First Aid Book, as well as dozens of scholarly articles and book chapters. Lipman was awarded the Wilderness Medical Society’s 2013 Research Award, and has served as president of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He lives in Redwood City, CA.

Table of Contents

Foreword Dean Karnazes vii

Introduction viii

Section 1 The Distance Running Athlete 1

Chapter 1 History of Distance Running Daniel E. Lieberman 2

Chapter 2 Injury and Illness Rates Brian J. Krabak Erek Latzka 18

Chapter 3 Footwear Matters: Interplay of Footwear, Mechanics, Injury, and Performance Irene S. Davis Weijie Fu 33

Chapter 4 Training for Long Distance Running Jonathan Dugas 51

Chapter 5 Hydration Recommendations for Training and Competing Eric K. O'Neal Tamara Hew-Butler 64

Chapter 6 Performance Nutrition Leslie Bonci 79

Chapter 7 Psychology of Injury, Rehabilitation, and Recovery Kevin A. Alschuler 99

Section 2 Evaluation, Treatment, and Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries 112

Chapter 8 Foot Care Grant S. Lipman 113

Chapter 9 Musculoskeletal Injuries: Muscle, Tendon, Ligament, and Joint Brandee L. Waite Brian Toedebusch 145

Chapter 10 Bone Stress Injuries Michael Fredericson Emily Krauss 164

Section 3 Common Medical Illnesses 175

Chapter 11 Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia Tamara Hew-Butler 176

Chapter 12 Running in the Heat William M. Adams Yuri Hosokawa Rebecca L. Stearns 186

Chapter 13 Running in the Cold Jessie R. Fudge 201

Chapter 14 High Altitude Trevor C. Steinbach Andrew M. Luks 210

Chapter 15 Cardiovascular Care for the Endurance Runner Ankit B. Shah Aaron L. Baggish 226

Chapter 16 Gastrointestinal Symptoms Ricardo José Soares da Costa 243

Chapter 17 Environmental Hazards Sarah Terez Malka N. Stuart Harris 263

Chapter 18 Skin Problems Natalie Badowski Wu Kendall Wu 272

Chapter 19 Ocular Problems Morteza Khodaee Karin VanBaak 293

Chapter 20 Bites and Envenomations Jeremiah W. Ray 306

Chapter 21 Chronic Medical Conditions Erin Drasler Tracy A. Cushing 316

Section 4 After the Run 327

Chapter 22 Nutrition for Recovery and Prevention Alicia Kendig 328

Chapter 23 Recovery from Injury Adam S. Tenforde Kate M. Tenforde 341

Reference List 353

Index 408

Contributing Authors 420

Editorial Reviews

08/21/2017
Physicians and runners Krabak, Lipman (The Wilderness First Aid Handbook), and Waite have collected a comprehensive array of facts about long-distance running in this wide-ranging examination of injuries related to the sport. The coauthors observe that, while up to 79% of long-distance runners will face injury during a given year, the sport is nevertheless growing in popularity and is associated with overall superior health. (The opening chapter provides the persuasive argument that from an evolutionary perspective it’s actually “abnormal to not run on a regular basis.”) The book is divided into four parts: “The Distance Running Athlete”; “Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries”; “Common Medical Illnesses”; and “After the Run.” Each of the 23 chapters is prefaced by a section called “Key Points” that makes the detailed, science-based advice more digestible. Although some runners may feel drawn to studying the book in its entirety, most will likely opt to zero in on personally pertinent issues—e.g., running in high altitudes, heat- or cold-related illness, or foot care. Thorough and well researched, this reference will be indispensable for runners with a proactive attitude toward their own safety. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

I'd highly recommend The Long Distance Runner’s Guide to Injury Prevention and Treatment to any runner as a way to prevent, get through and bounce back from injury.” –Ryan Hall, Olympian and US-record holder in the half-marathon

“Touching on everything from stress fractures to gastrointestinal issues to race fueling, The Long Distance Runner’s Guide to Injury Prevention and Treatment gives a comprehensive and practical guide for all runners to help us treat, navigate, and prevent the injuries and issues that keep us sidelined.” –Amelia Boone, three-time winner of World’s Toughest Mudder obstacle race and 2013 Spartan Race World Champion

“The Long Distance Runner's Guide to Injury Prevention and Treatment is a heavy read. For good reason! There is tons of usable and applicable science for everyone who has a passion for running.” –Ray Zahab, ultramarathoner and author of Running for My Life

"Thorough and well researched, this reference will be indispensable for runners with a proactive attitude toward their own safety." –Publishers Weekly

“I'd highly recommend The Long Distance Runner’s Guide to Injury Prevention and Treatment to any runner as a way to prevent, get through and bounce back from injury.” –Ryan Hall, Olympian and US-record holder in the half-marathon

“Touching on everything from stress fractures to gastrointestinal issues to race fueling, The Long Distance Runner’s Guide to Injury Prevention and Treatment gives a comprehensive and practical guide for all runners to help us treat, navigate, and prevent the injuries and issues that keep us sidelined.” –Amelia Boone, three-time winner of World’s Toughest Mudder obstacle race and 2013 Spartan Race World Champion

“The Long Distance Runner's Guide to Injury Prevention and Treatment is a heavy read. For good reason! There is tons of usable and applicable science for everyone who has a passion for running.” –Ray Zahab, ultramarathoner and author of Running for My Life

"Thorough and well researched, this reference will be indispensable for runners with a proactive attitude toward their own safety." –Publishers Weekly

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