Wrestling (getting The Edge: Conditioning, Injuries, And Legal & Illicit Drugs)

This book is a practical guide for wrestlers. Wrestling is a tough activity, in which injury is an ever-present danger. Learning good technique and systematically strengthening the body are the best ways to prevent injury during sparring. The book explains the safety preparation every wrestler should use, including mental training, strength exercises, and flexibility routines. The book also looks at how to treat common injuries sustained in the ring. Injuries covered include sprains and strains, whiplash, dislocations, fractures, and back injuries. You'll learn when you can treat the injury yourself, and when you should see a doctor. Self-treatments are explained clearly, and are designed to return you to training safely and quickly. This book gives expert advice on dealing with the following issues: • Improving flexibility to protect muscles from injury. • Avoiding the skin diseases common among wrestlers. • Rehabilitation exercises for an injured back. • The importance of good nutrition. • The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs. Contents Introduction 1. The Basics of Wrestling 2. Mental Preparation and Safety Equipment 3. Preparing the Body 4. Common Injuries, Trearment, and Recovery 5. Nutrition and Supplements 6. The Dangers of Performance-Enhancing Drugs Further Reading Find Out More on the Internet Bibliography Index Picture Credits About the Author and the Consultants A guide to soccer for young athletes that traces the history of the sport, describes physical and mental conditioning techniques, provides tips and advice on playing and avoiding injuries, and explains the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs Describes the origins and techniques of martial arts, discusses the preparation required and the types of equipment needed to participate, and includes information on nutrition and performance-enhancing drugs. Describes the origins and techniques of wrestling, discusses the preparation required and the types of equipment needed to participate, and includes information on nutrition and performance-enhancing drugs. Describes the origins and techniques of volleyball, discusses the preparation required and the types of equipment needed to participate, and includes information on nutrition and performance-enhancing drugs Overview of martial arts Balanced mind, safe body : mental preparation Physical preparation Common injuries, treatment, and recovery Nutrition and supplements The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.