Basketball Anatomy

Loaded with 88 exercises and 151 full-color anatomical illustrations showing the muscles in action, Basketball Anatomy details what it takes to increase strength, speed, and agility for better performance in every aspect of the game. It also examines the anatomy of some of the most common injuries.

See what it takes to maximize on-court power, strength, agility, and quickness. Basketball Anatomy will show you how to improve performance by increasing muscular strength and optimizing the efficiency of every movement.

Basketball Anatomy features 88 of the most effective basketball exercises, each with step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations to show the muscles in action.

Basketball Anatomy goes beyond the exercises by placing you on the court and into the throes of competition. Illustrations of the muscles involved in pivoting, rebounding, and shooting show you the exercises are fundamentally linked to basketball performance.

You’ll also step off the court and into the athletic training room to explore the anatomy of the most common injuries to the ankle, knee, and shoulder as well as exercises for minimizing and recovering from such setbacks.

Basketball Anatomy is a must-have for all who appreciate the artistry and athleticism of the game—whether player, coach, trainer, or spectator.

Chapter 1. The Basketball Player in Motion

Chapter 2. Legs: Where the Game Starts

Chapter 3. Lower Back and Core: The Center of Stability

Chapter 4. Upper-Body Strength and Power: Pulling Exercises

Chapter 5. Upper-Body Strength and Power: Pushing Exercises

Chapter 6. Explosive Weight Training for Playing Above the Rim

Chapter 7. Plyometrics for a Quicker First Step and Game Reaction

Chapter 8. Rehabilitation for Optimal Return to Play

Chapter 9. Injury Prevention for Avoiding the Bench

Chapter 10. Putting It All Together

“I’m fascinated by Basketball Anatomy. It’s one of the few books that captures the beauty and athleticism of our sport. Dr. Brian Cole, who has more than a decade of experience in managing the sport, understands what players go through to perform at their best. It’s a book I will continue to recommend.”

Scottie Pippen

“Basketball Anatomy not only showcases the authors’ expertise but will help players train, rehabilitate injuries, and develop high-level performance.”

Dr. James Andrews

Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA, is a professor in the department of orthopedics with a conjoint appointment in the department of anatomy and cell biology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. In 2011 he was appointed as chairman of surgery at Rush Oak Park Hospital. He is the section head of the Cartilage Research and Restoration Center at Rush University Medical Center, a multidisciplinary program specializing in the treatment of arthritis in young active patients. He is also the head of the orthopedic master''s program and trains residents and fellows in sports medicine and research. He lectures nationally and internationally. Through his basic science and clinical research he has developed several innovative techniques for the treatment of shoulder, elbow, and knee conditions.

Dr. Cole has been chosen as one of the Best Doctors in America each year since 2004 and as a Top Doctor in the Chicago metro area each year since 2003. In 2006 he was featured as Chicago''s Top Doctor and pictured on the cover of Chicago Magazine. In 2009 Dr. Cole was selected as the NBA Team Physician of the Year. In 2013, Ort