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Basketball

Published by Mason Crest
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Basketball is the only major American team sport that did not grow out of older European games. Through the years, it has become more of a contact sport, leading to many types of injuries on the court. More than 1.6 million basketball injuries are treated every year in the United States. This book provides a comprehensive guide for playing a safer game. It explains the most common types of injuries, how to treat them, and the best techniques to prevent them. This book will also help the reader discover: • How basketball has changed since its beginning. • Warm-up exercises to prevent injuries. • Types of injuries and their treatments. • The importance of good nutrition. •The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.

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  • Publisher: Mason Crest (November 17, 2014)
  • Length: 96 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781422296646

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