Running Repairs

Running Repairs is a handbook for everyone who runs - from
those training for a one-off charity event, through those who run to
keep fit to experienced club runners who regularly race.
A recent Runner's World magazine survey revealed that over
80 per cent of runners have experienced an injury and that avoiding
injury or recovering from injury is the main worry for nearly every
runner. This will be the first book to specifically address these
concerns. Written by an experienced physiotherapist and recreational
marathon runner, Running Repairs is written in two parts:

The book also
covers basic biomechanics so that runners can understand their running
style and identify the specific injuries that are associated with that
style, plus nutritional advice for recovering from injury. The book
will be an essential reference for all runners - allowing them to treat
any injuries immediately and in many cases saving considerable amounts
of money on unnecessary physiotherapy appointments (the author
estimates that about 50% of injuries that runners visit her practice
with could be treated effectively by the patient and that the vast
majority of injuries could be avoided with appropriate exercises being
incorporated as part of training).

Paula is a practicing physiotherapist, specialising in sports injuries
and low back pain. She writes for a number of fitness magazines and is
a regular on the lecture circuit. Paula is also a keen runner, and has
completed five marathons.