The Anatomy of Stretching, Second Edition: Your Illustrated Guide to Flexibility and Injury Rehabilitation
Description
An updated edition of the best-selling guide on the science of effective
stretching—with detailed anatomical illustrations and guidance on proper form,
sports injury recovery, and more The multiple stresses of contemporary
life—whether from excessive sports play, overwork, or overuse of
technology—are increasingly taking a toll on the body. Symptoms range from
muscle soreness and pain to pinched nerves to potentially more permanent
disabilities, including serious body injuries. One safe, quickly productive
way to address the problem is through a simple therapy that can be done
anywhere, anytime, and without special equipment: stretching. This new edition
of Brad Walker’s best-selling book on the subject presents 135 unique
stretching exercises designed to help repair the body and make it more
flexible, fit, and relaxed. Organized by body part, The Anatomy of Stretching
presents stretching exercises in a uniform style accompanied by full-color
anatomical illustrations. Equally useful for fitness fans, pro or amateur
athletes, coaches and personal trainers, and healthcare practitioners, this
new edition contains: • Step-by-step instructions for 20 new stretches • An
expanded physiology and anatomy information • A revised numbering system that
makes the stretches easier to reference • An expanded appendix with more
resources on stretches for athletes and sports injuries Also featuring
detailed descriptions of important principles of anatomy and physiology, The
Anatomy of Stretching, Second Edition is the ultimate guide to improving
flexibility, increasing strength, and relieving pain through stretching. Read
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Features:
Product Details:
- Publisher : North Atlantic Books; 2nd ed. edition (October 4, 2011)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 200 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1583943714
- ISBN-13 : 17
- Item Weight : 15.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 7.5 x 0.41 x 9.66 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #37,689 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #24 in Stretching Exercise & Fitness #25 in Exercise Injuries & Rehabilitation #40 in Sports Training (Books)
- #24 in Stretching Exercise & Fitness
- #25 in Exercise Injuries & Rehabilitation