Even the best cyclists and coaches can miss small details that can lead to serious injuries over the course of many miles on the bike. Andy Pruitt, renowned for his expertise in preventing and treating cycling injuries, has consulted with professional athletes throughout his career, including Lance Armstrong and Axel Merckx. Using computerized pedaling analysis, he has made it possible for countless athletes to achieve the elusive perfect bike fit, thereby dramatically improving their performance. This medical guide draws on his years of experience in this area. He describes the sport's most common ailments, identifying the symptoms and causes as well as treatments that keep athletes on the road. Written in an accessible, straightforward manner, the book tackles everything from personal training programs to biomechanics, from aging to riding through illness. Perhaps most importantly, riders learn how to make critical adjustments to bike fit, leading to increased comfort, power, and efficiency -- and fewer problems.

"Men are often reluctant to discuss issues that are important to their general health and well-being. This one-of-a-kind guide provides helpful information, in an easy-to-read format, on major health concerns including diet and nutrition, exercise, sexuality, and emotional health. This guide should help men make better decisions about their health."--Jeffrey P. Koplan, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) * Guidelines for staying healthy at any age * Overviews of the body's systems and organs--heart and lungs, reproductive system, brain and nervous system, urinary system, bones and joints, and the immune system * Explanations of the major diseases and their treatments, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, drug abuse, and depression * Sensitive discussions of sexuality and reproduction, including sexual dysfunction, prostate health, stds, birth control, and age-related changes to sex and sexuality * Diet and exercise guidelines * Dozens of tables, boxes, and charts on key topics * Quick-reference format for finding the answers you need

The new edition of the BMA Complete Home Medical Guide is a jargon-free medical reference book that gives you all the information you need to help safeguard the present and future well-being of your family. From viral infections to immune disorders, this essential medical guide contains in-depth coverage of over 750 medical conditions, with explanations of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. This medical encyclopedia contains easy-to-use symptom charts for self-diagnosis and a separate section on child diseases and symptoms to safeguard the whole family's health. This edition is fully up-to-date with the latest medical information and advances, with over 1,800 images for reference. The most comprehensive and accessible health and medical guide around, this is a must for every home. Previous edition ISBN 9781405348836

"Now in its third edition and thoroughly updated and redesigned, The Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Complete Home Medical Guide is the most comprehensive, cutting edge, and convenient health guide. This book can help you and your family live a longer, healthier life." "The third edition includes new information about different treatments for men and women, a guide to alternative therapies and medicines, as well as a complete chart of commonly prescribed drugs. Packed with illustrations and useful information on every stage of human development, The Home Medical Guide weighs the pros and cons of different health insurance plans and explains medical vocabulary in terms a layman can understand. From medical emergencies to everyday health care, the guide can provide you with the information you need in an instant." "Complete with an 8-page color atlas to the human body, dozens of helpful charts, graphs, and tables, a glossary of medical terms, a table of commonly prescribed drugs, a lifelong Family Medical Record, and a complete and easy-to-use index, this third revised edition of The Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons Complete Home Medical Guide is the medical encyclopedia every family needs: medical awareness is the best medicine of all."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

A reference on family medicine and health encompasses the latest advances in medical science and technology as it discusses more than seven hundred diseases and disorders, their symptoms, and treatment options.