Martial Arts Injuries: Prevention and Management

Any martial artist serious about training effectively without enduring unnecessary setbacks caused by injuries will find this book to be essential reading. It outlines how the body works; considers all aspects of injury prevention including warming up, the importance of a safe environment, protective equipment, medical support, physical conditioning, correct movement and biomechanics, and nutrition and hydration; and provides essential first-aid information and covers the unconscious casualty, the "recovery position," neck and spinal injuries, and the required medical equipment.