A Plague on All Your Sports: When Sport and the Pandemic Collided (EPUB)

A theoretical section at the beginning introduces the fundamentals of sports science and sleep research, while the much larger section is dedicated to its application in a sporting environment. Among other things, the book presents athletes' sleep behavior, including how jet lag in sport and sleep deprivation can become noticeable before sporting performances and competitions. On the surface, sport and sleep seem to be two topics that could hardly be more different: physical and mental peak performance on the one hand, and inactivity and unconsciousness on the other. It also covers training in lucid dreams and the experience of motorized actions in dreams. The book is intended for trainers and sports fans who want to learn more about the topic in-depth, as well as individuals with an interest in sports science, sleep medicine, psychology, and neurology.  

Length, Strength, and Kinesio Tape: Muscle Testing and Taping Interventions is a crucial guide for musculoskeletal therapists who want to become proficient in applying the ideas and principles of the Kinesio Taping® Method to the treatment of specific clinical disorders. The handbook offers practitioners a framework to utilize and reevaluate the application of Kinesio® Tape, with an emphasis on the identification and function of muscle structures. It also includes length and strength tests that span 68 muscle groups. Length, Strength and Kinesio Tape: Muscle Testing and Taping Interventions, which is endorsed by the Kinesio Taping Association International, is intended to be used in conjunction with Kinesio Taping® courses (KT1 and KT2) around the world. An explanation of the Kinesio Taping® technique and its operation demonstrates the muscle and structure's architecture before taping detailed instructions for a variety of Kinesio Taping® procedures that target the trunk, pelvic girdle, hip, knee, ankle, elbow, wrist, and thumb Initial evaluation utilizing Kinesio Taping® intervention and testing for length and strength/function There are evaluation forms available for every important anatomical region. includes the VitalSource eBook edition. Also offered for sale separately: 68 videos that cover the eight main body parts and provide detailed instructions and unambiguous examples of the taping and assessment methods for each approach. A perfect addition to the text Great tool for clinicians to update their knowledge helpful when educating clients about treatment Visit http://www.elsevierhealthonline.com.au/kinesiotape/ to learn more about these films. An explanation of the Kinesio Taping® technique and its operation demonstrates the muscle and structure's architecture before taping detailed instructions for a variety of Kinesio Taping® procedures that target the trunk, pelvic girdle, hip, knee, ankle, elbow, wrist, and thumb Initial evaluation utilizing Kinesio Taping® intervention and testing for length and strength/function There are evaluation forms available for every important anatomical region.

Over the past few years, the connection between athletes' sleep and their mental and physical performance has gained significant attention. In order to help researchers, clinicians, and other sport-related stakeholders comprehend the basics of sleep health and how these factors relate to athletes, Sleep and Sport: Physical Performance, Mental Performance, Injury Prevention, and Competitive Advantage for Athletes, Coaches, and Trainers attempts to compile the expanding body of scientific evidence in this field. This book serves as a crucial link between the fields of sleep and athletics, teaching sleep specialists about the connections between their areas of specialty and different facets of athletics while teaching sports professionals about the fundamentals of sleep and how they relate to respective fields. The research on sleep disorders, therapies, and risk factors for athletes is reviewed, some fundamentals of sleep health are explained, the effects of sleep health on physical and mental performance are discussed, and important specific areas where these domains overlap are addressed. In order to offer objective, well-explained, evidence-based advice, this book will always refer to the body of peer-reviewed literature. draws attention to the significance of sleep and how it relates to different facets of sports. Make practical, doable, and scientifically supported recommendations for enhancing athletes' sleep health. serves as a useful reference for all pertinent information on this wide topic area and includes easily readable reviews that direct readers to pertinent material in frequently disregarded areas.

At first glance, sport and sleep appear to be two topics that could hardly be more different: Physical and mental peak performance on the one hand - inactivity and unconsciousness on the other. This book is dedicated to this new issue and uses various examples from sports practice to show that there are numerous points of contact here. A theoretical section at the beginning introduces the basics of sports science and sleep research, while the much larger section is dedicated to its application in a sporting environment. Among other things, the sleep behaviour of athletes is presented, including how jet lag in sport and sleep deprivation can become noticeable before sporting performances and competitions. It also deals with the dream experience of motorised actions and training in lucid dreams. The book is directed at people interested in sports science, sleep medicine, psychology and neurology, as well as trainers and sports lovers who would like to study up on the subject in moredetail.