Strength, Conditioning and Injury Prevention for Hockey - Softcover

Horrigan, Joseph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071399259 ISBN 13: 9780071399258

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2002

Synopsis

"Joseph Horrigan's dedication and reputation in treating injured athletes speaks for itself. He is one of the very best."--Wayne Gretzsky

Strength, Conditioning, and Injury Prevention for Hockey is the must-have resource for hockey players and coaches of all levels and leagues who want to incorporate a safe and solid program into their routine. This guide contains the most up-to-date information and advice culled from sports medicine's most recognized specialists--from neurosurgeons to dentists to orthopedics.

About this title

About the Author

Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C., is the head speed-strength and conditioning coach for the Los Angeles Kings. He instructs and designs strength programs for NFL players, Olympic track-and-field athletes, and professional and Olympic volleyball players. E. J. "Doc" Kreis, D.A., is the speed-strength and conditioning coach and the assistant athletic director at the University of Colorado.

From the Back Cover

"Joseph Horrigan's dedication and reputation in treating injured athletes speaks for itself. He is one of the very best."
Wayne Gretzsky

"I've been on the program for over a year now and I can't believe the results. My strength, explosive power, and speed have increased dramatically. I have never felt better on the ice."
Cammi Granato, Olympic gold medalist and captain of the 2002 USA Women's Hockey Team

Bigger and faster, today's hockey players sustain more serious injuries than ever before. How can you protect yourself and still play your best on the ice? Train like the pros. Strength, Conditioning, and Injury Prevention for Hockey features the proven and effective program developed by the renowned sports medicine experts Dr. Joseph Horrigan and E. J. Kreis and endorsed by NHL players. For the first time, the authors make their cutting-edge methodology available to hockey players of all levels.

Inside, you'll find:

-More than a hundred photos illustrating exercises and proper technique
-Sample workout schedules and warm-up routines
-Troubleshooting tips for proper training
-Hints on how to recognize and avoid overtraining
-A special chapter on avoiding and recovering from head trauma

Packed with easy-to-follow expert advice, Strength, Conditioning, and Injury Prevention for Hockey answers all of your questions on getting stronger, maximizing your performance, and staying injury free so you can get off the bench and onto the ice.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071399259
• ISBN 13: 9780071399258
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272