John Gallucci Jr’s book Soccer Prevention and Treatment is a must read for everyone involved in the world of soccer. It was written to prevent and access soccer injuries in players from children to professional athletes. In reading this book you will be able to take the next step for yourself, your players and your own children to help prevent injury and improve performance on the field. It teaches you the safest ways to build stamina and play a stronger game while protecting your body from misuse and injury.
Some of the highlights of the book include:
. Over 80 illustrations to help explain how injuries happen, where they happen, and how to best heal.
. How to avoid common injuries due to improper and overuse, including concussion, knee/ACL, foot and ankle injuries.
. Everything you need to know as a parent to keep your child safe on the field.
. How to know when a player is ready to get back in the game after injury.
. Understanding the importance of hydration and nutrition for good health and better play.
. JAG Physical Therapy’s Lower Extremity Strengthening System-A three-week program designed to strengthen muscles to
better prevent injuries.
This book is one that covers so many common injuries that it can be used by everyone in sports. This book goes on sale June 5 wherever books are sold and as an e-book by Demos Health.
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Disclosure: I am receiving a copy of the book to giveaway, all opinions expressed here are my own.
Not a soccer mom here but this tips can be related to other sports also. My boys are track stars.
Would love to win this and share it with my soccer mom friends!
Looks like a great book. I know that my oldest son broke his knuckles after a fall playing soccer.
I follow on Twitter (pricelessteam)! THis would come in handy, my nephew started soccer on Saturdays this year.