{"product_id":"the-return-to-sport-guidebook-epub","title":"The Return to Sport Guidebook epub","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrepare athletes to return to sport following an injury.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrength and conditioning coaches, sport performance professionals, and rehab practitioners who work with field and court sport athletes, from the high school level to the professional level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. Principles Over Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Role of the Performance Coach\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Understanding Pain, Injury, and Healing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Role of Early-Stage Rehabilitation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Return to Sport Continuum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Lower Body\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Lower-Body Biomechanical Principles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Linear Speed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Multidirectional Speed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Strength Classifications and Lower-Body Training\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Multiplanar Plyometrics and Running Vertical Jumps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Sample Programs and Progressions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11.\u003c\/b\u003e Lower-Body Exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III. Upper Body\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Upper-Body Biomechanical Principles and Foundations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13.\u003c\/b\u003e Strength, Power, and Plyometrics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14.\u003c\/b\u003e Return to Throwing Progression\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15.\u003c\/b\u003e Sample Strength and Plyometric Progressions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16.\u003c\/b\u003e Upper-Body Exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrevor Rappa, Doug Kechijian, and Greg Spatz\u003c\/b\u003e are the cofounders of Resilient Performance Physical Therapy and Resilient Performance Systems. Resilient systematically navigates the continuum between acute rehabilitation and athletic performance. Resilient’s clients include athletes from the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL), Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), professional mixed martial arts, X Games, Winter and Summer Olympics, and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA); federal law enforcement tactical teams and military special operations forces; and those with a history of persistent pain and extensive surgical backgrounds. Resilient also advises organizations about medical and performance staffing, program development, and injury risk mitigation strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrevor Rappa, PT, DPT, CSCS,\u003c\/b\u003e is a performance-based physical therapist who focuses on helping athletes achieve their movement and performance goals. Whether it be acute rehabilitation or sport performance, he recognizes the importance of the biomechanical and neurophysiological aspects of movement patterns. He received his bachelor’s degree (BS) in biology from Amherst College, where he was a member of the football team. As an undergraduate student, he interned at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning facility. He earned his doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree from Columbia University, holds the Certified Strength \u0026amp; Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential, and has advanced training in joint and soft tissue manipulation, movement screening, and dry needling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoug Kechijian, PT, DPT,\u003c\/b\u003e is a performance-based physical therapist who understands the demands placed on athletes at the highest level. Dr. Kechijian did pararescue in the U.S. Air Force, deployed throughout the world to help provide technical rescue capability and emergency medical care to U.S forces and allied forces. He is a nationally certified paramedic with advanced training in emergency, trauma, and wilderness medicine. In 2015, he was selected as one of the U.S. Air Force’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Dr. Kechijian received his bachelor’s (AB) degree in biology from Brown University and his master’s (MA) degree in exercise physiology and doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree from Columbia University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg Spatz, PT, DPT, CSCS,\u003c\/b\u003e is a performance-based physical therapist who recognizes the continuum of rehabilitation to sport performance. With a comprehensive approach to optimizing movement, he helps address the underlying biomechanical and neurophysiological patterns that contribute to injury or performance goals. Formerly a strength and conditioning coach in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, Dr. Spatz worked with professional baseball players to improve athletic performance while minimizing injury risk. He received his bachelor’s (BS) degree in health and exercise science from The College of New Jersey, where he was a member of the baseball team. He earned his doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree from Columbia University and has advanced training in joint and soft tissue manipulation, movement screening, sports medicine, dry needling, and manual therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Working with Trevor has truly transformed me into an elite athlete. \u003c\/i\u003eThe Return to Sport Guidebook\u003ci\u003e captures everything I’ve experienced—from rehab protocols that actually work to performance training that elevated my vertical, speed, and movement quality. This is the blueprint every athlete needs to not just return but reach their peak.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Tyson Etienne,\u003c\/b\u003e Point Guard for the Brooklyn Nets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“As a longtime strength and conditioning coach, I’ve gained valuable experience in training healthy athletes to reach their goals. An area I’m not as confident in is helping injured athletes return to their sport. This is why I can’t rave enough about the new book \u003c\/i\u003eThe Return to Sport Guidebook: Advancing the Athlete From Rehab to Peak Performance\u003ci\u003e. The depth and systematic approach of this book give me the confidence I need. It’s an absolute must for every strength and conditioning coach to have in the library.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Lee Taft,\u003c\/b\u003e World Renowned Multidirectional Speed Coach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003eThe Return to Sport Guidebook \u003ci\u003eis a long-awaited and much-needed resource for all practitioners situated along the journey back from injury. Athlete rehabilitation cannot be considered a one-step process of healing an injury and simply stepping back onto the court or field of play. It is a comprehensive progression, with many touch points required to ensure overall resiliency and optimal performance on the back end. This guide identifies—in a practical and commonsense manner—the key steps required to realize successful and sustainable outcomes for athletes in all sports at all levels of performance.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Derek M. 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