Anatomy for Runners, Jay Dicharry, MPT, SCS
Anatomy for Runners, Jay Dicharry, MPT, SCS
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Anatomy for Runners
Unlocking Your Athletic Potential for Health, Speed, and Injury Prevention

Author: Jay Dicharry, MPT, SCS

Narrator: Roger Wayne

Unabridged: 5 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/21/2018

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Running has become more and more popular in recent years, with thousands of people entering marathons, buying new running shoes with the latest technology, and going for a daily jog, whether on the track or on a treadmill. Unfortunately, with running comes injuries, as a result of wrong information and improper training. Author Jay Dicharry was tired of getting the same treatments from doctors that didn’t heal his joint and muscle pain from running, so he decided to combine different fields of clinical care, biomechanical analysis, and coaching to help you avoid common injuries and become the best runner you can be.

Along with clear and thorough explanations of how running influences the body, and how the body influences your running, this book answers many of the common questions that athletes have: Do runners need to stretch? What is the best way to run? What causes injuries? Which shoes are best for running? Is running barefoot beneficial?

The mobility and stability tests will assess your form, and the corrective exercises will improve your core and overall performance, so that you can train and run with confidence, knowing how to avoid injuries!

About Jay Dicharry, MPT, SCS

Jay Dicharry, MPT, SCS, is the director of the SPEED Clinic and the Motion Analysis Lab at the University of Virginia. Originally from New Orleans, Jay received his Masters of Physical Therapy degree at Louisiana State University Medical Center. He is an instructor in the Sports Medicine program and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency at the University of Virginia. Jay is a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist, and a certified coach through both the United States Track and Field Association and the United States Cycling Federation. He is widely published in numerous professional journals on running gait and biomechanics, lectures nationally to clinicians and coaches on the care of endurance athletes, and conducts research on runners. Jay has a competitive history in swimming, triathlon, cycling, and running events on both the local and national level, and has coached athletes from local standouts to national medalists. His passion is combining his personal, clinical, and research focus to help athletes achieve their full potential.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jana on September 11, 2016

An excellent, scientific overview of how the human body responds to running and how runners can adjust their mechanics to ensure running longevity. I picked it up because I was experiencing potentially-prohibitive shin splints, but after making tweaks to my form throughout my reading of the book, to......more

Goodreads review by Stacey on March 18, 2013

One month ago, I started training for a 5k race, which I signed up for, one month from now. 8 weeks to turn a non-runner into a person who can run for 3 miles without needing a medic. One week ago I started having fatigue pain and cramping in my lower left leg. In my day job, I do remedial massage f......more

Goodreads review by Rose on September 24, 2024

good info but aggressively misogynistic at points......more

Goodreads review by James on July 26, 2024

Really interesting, didn't magically fix my injuries so 4/5 stars only......more

Goodreads review by Ionut on October 12, 2021

O carte care va sta mult timp pe noptiera mea pentru re-citire. Fascinant cum ceva atât de banal și natural ca alergatul este de fapt foarte de complex și ușor de făcut greșit. Aparent, dupa câteva mii de kilometri alergați, am învățat că nu știu să-mi aleg încălțămintea potrivită. Nu mai zic de tehn......more