Soccer Injury Prevention And Treatment : A Guide To Optimal Performance For Players, Parents And Coaches

— Tony Meola, US Soccer Hall of Fame Goalkeeper Gallucci “As a former athlete and coach, and a parent, this book is a must read!” W ✱ To identify the signs and symptoms of injury and when to seek treatment ✱ How to stop nagging injuries from becoming chronic problems ✱ Exercises to build endurance, flexibility, and power while protecting your body from harm ✱ The LESS program, a targeted lower body strengthening plan to prevent injury “An important resource for soccer players of all ages and abilities.” — Don Garber, Commissioner of Major League Soccer “Deliver(s) expert advice on injuries and how to prevent them. John Gallucci’s insight provides parents, coaches, and players with an invaluable soccer medicine resource.” — Sunil Gulati, President, United States Soccer Federation “An excellent book! . . . Gives readers a wealth of information about common soccer injuries and, more importantly, proactive preventive measures.” — Larry Lemak, MD, Medical Director of Major League Soccer John Gallucci Jr., MS, ATC, PT, DPT is the medical coordinator for Major League Soccer (MLS), and the president of JAG Physical Therapy, managing eight outpatient physical therapy sports medicine centers in New York and New Jersey. Gallucci serves as a sports medicine consultant for many NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB and MLS athletes. He has appeared on ESPN’s award-winning Outside the Lines, Fox 5 News, and WFAN and has been featured in the New York Daily News and First for Women, among numerous other media outlets. Visit him at www.JAGPT.com and www.JAGPEDIATRIC.com. A Guide to Optimal Performance for Players, Parents, and Coaches ✱ Ways to prevent the most common soccer injuries, including ACL tears, ankle sprains, calf strains, and shin splints Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment ritten by the medical coordinator for Major League Soccer, a nationally recognized physical therapist who treats athletes of all ages and abilities, Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment is a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the best training, strengthening, stretching, nutrition, and hydration regimens to keep athletes of all ages and abilities safe and on the field. You’ll learn: Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment A Guide to Optimal Performance for Players, Parents, and Coaches John Gallucci Jr. MS, ATC, PT, DPT ISBN 978-1-936303-65-6 11 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036-8002 www.demoshealth.com $16.95 51695 Medical Coordinator for Major League Soccer Foreword by Tab Ramos, Former National Team/MLS Player and Youth National Team Coach 9 781936 303656 Praise for Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment “The health and welfare of our players is a top priority. As a major league sport, we are constantly evaluating our programs and procedures to ensure our athletes are operating at peak performance. In Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment, John Gallucci has done a terrific job outlining some of the most common soccer injuries and explaining what any athletes can do— from an amateur to a professional—to prevent injuries before they occur. John’s book serves as an important resource for soccer players of all ages and abilities.” —Don Garber, Commissioner of Major League Soccer “During my more than 30 years working in soccer in the United States, the game has developed in many areas on and off the field. While not always discussed, injury prevention is an important aspect in helping us continue to grow the game at all levels. Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment does an outstanding job at delivering expert advice on injuries and how to prevent them. John Gallucci Jr.’s insight provides parents, coaches, and players with an invaluable soccer medicine resource.”