Bedtime Reading

Here's a book for those wanting to know more about their back, how it's treated and how to exercise it effectively.

• Key S, Sarah Key's Back Sufferers' Bible; Allen & Unwin; Updated, Revised 3rd edition (1 April 2017)

One of our favourite books on running

• Dicharry J, Anatomy for Runners, Skyhorse Publishing, 1st edition (1 Aug. 2012)

If you want concise, objective, factual information about nutrition, have a look at this book. Hilariously sarcastic subtitle.

• Houghton J, Understanding Nutrition: The Complex Solution to the Simple Problem, Wordzworth Publishing, (31 Oct. 2017)

Another great little running book. Out of print but available second hand.

• Norris C, Stretching for Running, A & C Black Publishers Ltd (3 Nov. 2008)

George Engel's original paper on the Biopsychosocial model of disease

• Engel GL. The need for a new medical model: a challenge for biomedicine. Science. 1977 Apr 8;196(4286):129-36.

New thoughts on the ITB - how little we know about this marvel of bio-engineering!

• Geisler, Paul & Lazenby, Todd. (2016). Iliotibial Band Impingement Syndrome: An Evidence-Informed Clinical Paradigm Change. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training. 22. 1-30. 10.1123/ijatt.2016-0075.

Acute injuries - RICE, PRICE, MICE, now POLICE

• Glasgow, Philip & Phillips, Nicola & Bleakley, Chris. (2015). Optimal loading: Key variables and mechanisms. British journal of sports medicine. 49. 10.1136/bjsports-2014-094443.