Description Table of Contents Author Quotes Enhance performance and prevent injuries with mobility training. Train efficiently, move with confidence, and build a body capable of performing for years to come. Written by renowned physical therapist, biomechanist, and former NASCAR head coach Dr. Jena Gatses, Performance Mobility for Athletes breaks down the science behind mobility training, highlighting the major role it plays in performance, injury prevention, and a healthy athletic career. Athletes looking to train more effectively and professionals wanting to implement mobility work with clients will find all the essential information needed to safely incorporate mobility training. This comprehensive resource bridges the gap between physiological concepts and real-world applications. In addition to learning why mobility strategies work, you will learn how to effectively use them in your training. The book includes over 60 mobility and stability exercises, and each includes the following: Exercise name and benefits Step-by-step instructions with cues and recommendations Guidance on frequency and duration Progressions, regressions, and variations A chapter on self-assessment will help you gauge the extent, quality, and limitations of your movement. Detailed analyses of the primary sport movements include mobility demands, relevant drills, why the drills work, how these drills support performance, programming guidance, and practical examples. With exercises organized by body region, you will have all the information you need to build a mobility program that focuses on your sport’s specific demands. Performance Mobility for Athletes is the ultimate guide to smart, safe mobility training for athletes. Take your performance to the next level and see real improvements with targeted exercises. Earn continuing education credits/units! 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. Audience Athletes who want to incorporate mobility training into their own program; professionals who train individuals and want to augment their athletes’ programs by incorporating mobility training. Chapter 1. Understanding MobilityChapter 2. Fundamentals of MobilityChapter 3. Assessing Your MobilityChapter 4. Mobility Tools and TechniquesChapter 5. Mobility and Stability Exercises Chapter 6. Designing Your Mobility ProgramChapter 7. Mobility Training for Common Sport MovementsChapter 8. Recovery and MobilityChapter 9. Avoiding and Managing InjuriesChapter 10. Holistically Optimizing Mobility GlossaryReferencesIndex Jena Gatses, PT, DPT, LMT, SFMA, CSCS, is a renowned physical therapist, biomechanist, and strength coach with more than 15 years of experience optimizing the health and performance of professional athletes, CEOs, and celebrities. As the first female head coach and physical therapist for six NASCAR teams, Dr. Jena has been featured on NBC, Fox Sports, and other major media outlets. She now shares her expertise globally, helping people achieve long-term performance, injury, and wellness results through evidence-based solutions. “Dr. Jena is what I call my ‘Body Scientist’! The knowledge she has about the body allows a person to get stronger, heal faster, and feel more youthful. Her programming makes me feel younger and has made me more resilient than I have ever been.” —Jackie Sandler, Actress Known for Roles in Big Daddy and Grown Ups “You are a genius, kid! Anyone would benefit from your stuff!” —Adam Sandler, Comedian, Producer, Screenwriter, and Actor Known for Roles in Happy Gilmore and Grown Ups “Dr. Jena understands the human body at a truly uncommon level. In a world filled with fluff, she brings much-needed pragmatism.” —Brett Bartholomew, MSEd, CSCS*D, RSCC*D, Author of The Antihero Advantage and Conscious Coaching “As a strength and conditioning coach working with athletes from every sport, I know how often mobility gets treated as an afterthought. Performance Mobility for Athletes by Dr. Jena Gatses is the resource I wish had existed when I started coaching. Her ability to translate complex concepts into digestible information you can use right away in training is what sets her apart. Performance Mobility for Athletes should be on the bookshelf of everyone who works with athletes looking to improve their health and performance.” —Dr. Matthew S. Ibrahim, Assistant Athletic Director of Health, Performance, and Wellness at Malden Catholic
