Enhance performance and prevent injuries with mobility training.
Train efficiently, move with confidence, and build a body capable of performing for years to come. Written by renowned physical therapist, biomechanist, and former NASCAR head coach Dr. Jena Gatses, Performance Mobility for Athletes breaks down the science behind mobility training, highlighting the major role it plays in performance, injury prevention, and a healthy athletic career. Athletes looking to train more effectively and professionals wanting to implement mobility work with clients will find all the essential information needed to safely incorporate mobility training.
This comprehensive resource bridges the gap between physiological concepts and real-world applications. In addition to learning why mobility strategies work, you will learn how to effectively use them in your training. The book includes over 60 mobility and stability exercises, and each includes the following:
- Exercise name and benefits
- Step-by-step instructions with cues and recommendations
- Guidance on frequency and duration
- Progressions, regressions, and variations
A chapter on self-assessment will help you gauge the extent, quality, and limitations of your movement. Detailed analyses of the primary sport movements include mobility demands, relevant drills, why the drills work, how these drills support performance, programming guidance, and practical examples. With exercises organized by body region, you will have all the information you need to build a mobility program that focuses on your sport's specific demands.
Performance Mobility for Athletes is the ultimate guide to smart, safe mobility training for athletes. Take your performance to the next level and see real improvements with targeted exercises.
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.