Body Injuries

After an accident that left him permanently paralyzed over ten years ago, Dr. Bradford Berk made it his mission to help others recover from acute neurological injury (ANI). As the founder and director of the University of Rochester Neurorestoration Institute, he brings his abundant experience in working with patients and making his own ongoing recovery to Getting Your Brain and Body Back, the most up-to-date guide for survivors of spinal cord injury (SCI), stroke, and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

National Bestseller. Revised & Expanded 2026 Edition. Heal painful joints, prevent injuries, and rebuild your body from the ground up. (If mainstream fitness advice has left you broken down and beat up, it’s time for a new strategy.) Most middle-aged fitness enthusiasts and athletes have been...

Healing Self-Injury provides desperately-needed guidance to parents and others who love a young person struggling with self-injury. First and foremost, adolescent psychologists Janis Whitlock and Elizabeth Lloyd-Richardson believe that parents must appreciate how important their role is in their child's recovery; there is a lot that parents can do to support their self-injuring children. This book is a must-have for parents who want to assist in their child's recovery, as well as for anyone who lives with, works with, or cares about self-injuring youth and their families.

A raw, honest memoir about anxiety, burnout, and the journey to healing. “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is the powerful true story of a nurse whose life was forever changed by trauma—and how she found her way back to herself. After a traumatic brain injury brought her fast-paced, high-stress career to a crashing halt, Laura was forced to confront the emotional toll she had been carrying for years. Behind her perfectly put-together life was a woman battling anxiety, people-pleasing, and the weight of never feeling "enough." This memoir is for anyone who has ever said “I’m fine”...

Unlock the Power of Peptides for Enhanced Brain Function, Injury-Free Muscle Recovery, and Total Body Optimization Imagine having a clear, focused mind, pain-free muscles, and boundless energy—all while optimizing your body for longevity and vitality. This Book is your ultimate guide to harnessing the scientifically proven benefits of peptides for cognitive enhancement, muscle recovery, and overall well-being. Whether you're looking to boost brainpower, recover from injuries faster, or take your physical performance to the next level.

Use posture and body alignment to build strength, achieve peak performance, reduce pain, and find a new sense of confidence with celebrity manual therapist and movement coach Aaron Alexander. Good posture is about more than standing up straight: It can change your mood, alleviate pain, rid your...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BC NATIONAL AWARD FOR CANADIAN NON-FICTION A GLOBE AND MAIL BEST BOOK From the bestselling author and Hall of Famer Ken Dryden, this is the story of NHLer Steve Montador—who was diagnosed with CTE after his death in 2015—the remarkable evolution of hockey itself, and a...

Transform your daily stress into unstoppable energy and mental clarity with the powerful combination of cold plunge therapy and breathwork. This comprehensive guide reveals how to use cold water immersion and controlled breathing techniques to naturally boost your immune system, accelerate muscle recovery, and build unshakeable mental resilience. Whether you're battling chronic fatigue, seeking natural anxiety relief, or looking to optimize athletic performance, this science-backed approach gives you practical tools that work. No expensive equipment required. No extreme challenges. Just ...

Collagen – the secret skincare weapon you wish you tried sooner Trying to keep up with modern beauty trends while also making sure you take care of your body and its needs can be challenging. Not only do we now have endless trends to follow, but if you take a more scientific approach to skincare, there are so many theories about how to get beautiful skin - everything from the products you should buy to when and how you should apply them and what routines work best for your skin. On top of all this overwhelming and contradictory information, there is never one definitive answer about how ...

From a former contributing editor at Runner’s World, a narrative-driven prescriptive book on reckoning with the end of an athletic journey—and what comes next. On January 18, 2020, Dimity McDowell unknowingly went on her last run. The deceleration of her running career began three years...

FIX YOUR BODY Stop Chasing Pain. Build Strength, Control, and Capability. You’ve been told your body is fragile. That pain means stop. That you need someone else to fix you. And yet… You still hurt. You still feel limited. You still don’t trust your body. Here’s the truth: Most people in pain are not broken. They’re undertrained, inconsistent, and stuck in the wrong system. This book shows you how to fix that. No fluff. No overcomplicated rehab. No dependency on endless treatment. Just a simple, direct approach that works—if you apply it. Inside, you’ll learn: • Why pain ...

Finally Available: Discover the Extended Edition of 'The Somatic Therapy Blueprint'—Unveiling Three Key Secrets to Enhance Your Mind-Body Connection and Emotional Health! Do you constantly feel a sense of anxiety and stress that prevents you from fully enjoying time with your loved ones? Are you searching for an insightful alternative therapy that takes a balanced, holistic approach to your mental and emotional well-being? Do you struggle with sleepless nights, tossing and turning with worries that seem to have no end? Then this book is for you. Click "read more" to uncover the 3 ...

Finding the Healer Within A Journey of Healing From Chronic Injury and Illness Discover the incredible ability to heal from within. This book takes you on a journey to explore the untapped potential that lies dormant within every individual. Finding the Healer Within is your ultimate guide if you're ready to embrace a life of wellness, peace, and empowerment. Inside This Book, You Will Learn: The Foundations of Self-Healing Understand the science and ancient wisdom behind the body's natural ability to heal itself. Learn how your mind, body, and spirit are interconnected and how they ...

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build more muscle, or simply become a more physically capable human being, one thing is for sure: Barbell workouts are going to change everything for you! The sad truth is that most people in gyms these days aren’t using barbells, and if they are, then they aren’t using them correctly. But if you do it right and take the time to learn the proper form, you’ll soon find that barbell fitness is one of the greatest ways to enhance your physical capacity.

This program is read by the author. World champion climber Sasha DiGiulian tells her story—from coming of age under the scrutiny of social media, navigating a male-dominated sport, and tackling her most heart-stopping climbs—and shares the power of perseverance and positivity. At age six...

Stop Worrying About Injury. Start Playing for Life. Every pickleball player faces the same fear: "Will I get injured and have to stop playing?" Shoulder pain. Knee problems. Back injuries. The emergency room visits that end seasons—or end playing altogether. As Featured on Spotify's "The Deep Dive" Podcast "Good Health Pickleball" is the first age-specific injury prevention and recovery guide designed for your body's reality, whether you're 25 or 75. Why Your Age Matters More Than Your Skill Level A 22-year-old's body isn't the same as a 52-year-old's or 72-year-old's. This 300+ page ...

Futureproof your body and relieve chronic pain resulting from sitting, slouching, and other bad lifestyle habits with this easy-to-perform set of daily stretching and movement routines—from an innovative physical therapist and social media star who coaches dozens of celebrity clients. What if...

A STEP-BY-STEP ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO BUILD STRENGTH, GAIN BALANCE, AND IMPROVE MOBILITY USING EASY BODY WEIGHT MOVEMENTS. THIS BOOK WILL GUIDE YOU TO BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND STRENGTH IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME USING A BARE WALL! ✅ Are you afraid of falling and not being able to get up? ✅ Are you tired of those aches and pains not going away? ✅ Are you having a hard time finding the time to exercise? SIMPLE WALL PILATES FOR SENIORS IS FOR YOU! We want to get mobile, gain muscle strength, and fight against losing strength as we age! In Simple Wall Pilate for Seniors, you will get: ...

Marine Sgt. John Peck survived an IED during the War on Terror that left him with a traumatic brain injury, amnesia, and cost him his marriage. He survived another three years later, one that left him with three and a half limbs missing. He’s one of only two living people to survive the flesh-eating fungus he contracted in recovery at Walter Reed, one that left him as a quadruple amputee. And that’s only the beginning of his story. What followed was a recovery nothing short of miraculous.

What happens to awareness when death arrives without warning? Awareness in Violent Moments explores near-death experiences that occur during sudden, traumatic events—car crashes, falls, assaults, explosions, and other moments where the body is overwhelmed in an instant. These accounts describe a striking pattern: fear vanishes, time slows or stops, and consciousness continues even as the body fails. This book presents carefully selected NDE stories focused on instantaneous trauma, where there is no time for preparation, belief, or expectation. Readers will encounter reports of heightened ...