Exercise Will Hurt You: A Doctor's Case for Moderation in Running, Cycling, Skiing & Other Things We Do Because We Think Our Bodies are Invincibl
Author:   Steve Barrer
Publisher:   Seven Stories Press,U.S.
ISBN:  

9781609805357


Pages:   240
Publication Date:   04 November 2014
Format:   Hardback
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Exercise Will Hurt You: A Doctor's Case for Moderation in Running, Cycling, Skiing & Other Things We Do Because We Think Our Bodies are Invincibl


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Author:   Steve Barrer
Publisher:   Seven Stories Press,U.S.
Imprint:   Seven Stories Press,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 13.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 20.90cm
Weight:   0.343kg
ISBN:  

9781609805357


ISBN 10:   1609805356
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   04 November 2014
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us.

Table of Contents

"Introduction Chapter 1 The Cult of Exercise and the Mechanics of Injury Chapter 2 Recreational, Fashionable Exercise: Running, Bicycling, Yoga Chapter 3 Competitive, Contact Exercise: Boxing, Football, Hockey Chapter 4 Extreme Exercise: The Marathon, ""Extreme"" Sports, CrossFit, Skiing Chapter 5 The Sports-Industrial Complex Chapter 6 What Do I Do? The Gym, Gardening, Conclusions Notes Credits and Permissions"

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"""You know to steer clear of those artery-clogging fries and that steaming cup of coffee. Dr. Steve Barrer now shows us the dangers that lurk in. . .exercise!  Whether you're a professional athlete, a weekend cyclist, occasional jogger, or parent of a young athlete, heed this witty neurosurgeon's warning or you may end up maimed or worse."" —Michael Lemole MD, Chief of Neurosurgery, University of Arizona, and chief neurosurgeon for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords"


You know to steer clear of those artery-clogging fries and that steaming cup of coffee. Dr. Steve Barrer now shows us the dangers that lurk in. . .exercise! Whether you're a professional athlete, a weekend cyclist, occasional jogger, or parent of a young athlete, heed this witty neurosurgeon's warning or you may end up maimed or worse. --Michael Lemole MD, Chief of Neurosurgery, University of Arizona, and chief neurosurgeon for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords


You know to steer clear of those artery-clogging fries and that steaming cup of coffee. Dr. Steve Barrer now shows us the dangers that lurk in. . .exercise! Whether you're a professional athlete, a weekend cyclist, occasional jogger, or parent of a young athlete, heed this witty neurosurgeon's warning or you may end up maimed or worse. --Michael Lemole MD, Chief of Neurosurgery, University of Arizona, and chief neurosurgeon for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords


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STEVEN J. BARRER, MD is currently Director of the Neurosciences Institute and Chief of the Division of Neurosurgery at Abington Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Barrer was named among the ""Top Docs"" in Philadelphia Magazine from 2009-2012 and has published numerous journal articles and papers on the subject of neurosurgery. Dr. Barrer is involved in educating medical students and residents, holds a position on the clinical faculty of Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, and is frequently invited as a guest speaker for his patient-centered passion, wisdom, and wit.

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