{"product_id":"the-return-to-sport-guidebook","title":"The Return to Sport Guidebook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrepare athletes to return to sport following an injury.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBridging the gap between acute physical therapy and sport performance, \u003ci\u003eThe Return to Sport Guidebook: Advancing the Athlete From Rehab to Peak Performance\u003c\/i\u003e guides strength and conditioning coaches through the process of \u003cb\u003erebuilding athlete strength, power, speed, and agility\u003c\/b\u003e for both upper- and lower-body injuries. Unlike other resources that provide philosophies and theoretical approaches, this book includes \u003cb\u003eactionable steps\u003c\/b\u003e such as \u003cb\u003esample programs\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ecase studies\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the early chapters you'll explore the rationale for approaching return to sport (RTS), including the \u003cb\u003erole of the strength and conditioning professional\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003eimpact of pain\u003c\/b\u003e on the healing process, and the different \u003cb\u003ephases of rebuilding\u003c\/b\u003e after an injury. Later, the authors provide foundational movement skills that athletes need to master. Images accompany these descriptions, making it easy to reference when working with an athlete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter laying the foundation of RTS rationale and basic movement types, coaches will find \u003cb\u003edetailed sample programs and progressions\u003c\/b\u003e to use with their athletes. The upper- and lower-body programs take you through all the phases of rebuilding, \u003cb\u003emaximizing performance\u003c\/b\u003e while \u003cb\u003ereducing the risk of reinjury\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cb\u003e84 lower-body and 50 upper-body exercises\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Return to Sport Guidebook\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource for any coach looking to effectively guide athletes through their rehabilitation journey. Each exercise includes \u003cb\u003erehab considerations\u003c\/b\u003e, making it easy to identify when the exercise may be best used and with what injury types. A \u003cb\u003esample ACL rehab program\u003c\/b\u003e with descriptions of exercises and drills used throughout the RTS progression is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe return-to-sport process is a long and challenging one. By implementing the exercises and programs in this guidebook, strength and conditioning coaches can \u003cb\u003efeel confident\u003c\/b\u003e that they are helping their athletes \u003cb\u003esafely rebuild and return\u003c\/b\u003e to the court or field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarn continuing education credits\/units!\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trevor Rappa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57031602864506,"sku":"9781718220201","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0308\/2292\/4420\/files\/missing-cover_7f2b7f91-5e8c-4952-8b41-9ed8ffadd9b2.jpg?v=1782883946","url":"https:\/\/human-kinetics-2020.myshopify.com\/products\/the-return-to-sport-guidebook","provider":"Human Kinetics Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}