The Anatomy of Stretching, Second Edition : Your Illustrated Guide to Flexibility and Injury Rehabilitation

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Flexibility-focused.

The Anatomy of Stretching is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to stretching and injury rehabilitation. With detailed explanations of anatomy and physiology, this book offers readers 135 unique stretching exercises that can be done anywhere, at any time, without special equipment. The book is especially useful for fitness fans, athletes, coaches, and healthcare practitioners looking to increase flexibility and alleviate or rehabilitate sports injuries. The full-color anatomical illustrations accompanying each exercise make it easy for readers to understand proper form and technique.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Anatomy of Stretching, Second Edition : Your Illustrated Guide to Flexibility and Injury Rehabilitation

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ISBN: 9781583943717
Authors: Brad Walker
Date of Publication: 2011-10-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sports
Related Topics: Fitness, Health
Goodreads rating: 4.2
(rated by 476 readers)

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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 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  • 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.
 

Flexibility-focused.

The Anatomy of Stretching is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to stretching and injury rehabilitation. With detailed explanations of anatomy and physiology, this book offers readers 135 unique stretching exercises that can be done anywhere, at any time, without special equipment. The book is especially useful for fitness fans, athletes, coaches, and healthcare practitioners looking to increase flexibility and alleviate or rehabilitate sports injuries. The full-color anatomical illustrations accompanying each exercise make it easy for readers to understand proper form and technique.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.