An updated edition of the best-selling guide on the science of effective stretchingwith detailed anatomical illustrations and guidance on proper form, sports injury recovery, and more The multiple stresses of contemporary lifewhether from excessive sports play, overwork, or overuse of technologyare 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 Walkers 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.
- | Author: Brad Walker
- | Publisher: North Atlantic Books
- | Publication Date: October 04, 2011
- | Number of Pages: 192 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 1583943714
- | ISBN-13: 9781583943717
