The Anatomy of Stretching
eBook - ePub

The Anatomy of Stretching

your illustrated guide to flexibility and injury rehabilitation

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Anatomy of Stretching

your illustrated guide to flexibility and injury rehabilitation

About this book

Manage pain and increase your physical wellness with 135 stretching exercises you can do anywhere, anytime—without special equipment!

This updated edition includes 20 new stretches, expanded anatomy and physiology information, full-color anatomical illustrations, and more.

The multiple stresses of contemporary life—whether from excessive sports play, overwork, or overuse of technology—take a toll on the body. One safe, productive, and easy way to address the problem is through a simple therapy: stretching. This second edition of Brad Walker’s popular book presents stretching exercises designed to help repair the body and make it more flexible, fit, and relaxed.

Organized by body part and featuring full-color anatomical illustrations, this updated edition of The Anatomy of Stretching includes the following:
  • Step-by-step instructions for 135 stretches, including 20 new stretches
  • Expanded physiology and anatomy information
  • Revised numbering system for even easier reference
  • Expanded appendix with more resources and stretching recommendations
Perfect for fitness fans, athletes, coaches, personal trainers, and health care practitioners, The Anatomy of Stretching, Second Edition, is the ultimate guide to improving flexibility, increasing strength, and relieving pain through stretching.

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Information

Publisher
Lotus Books
Year
2025
Edition
2
eBook ISBN
9781718255074
Topic
Biological Sciences
Subtopic
Alternative & Complementary Medicine
Index
Biological Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. Chapter 1. Flexibility, Anatomy, and Physiology
  7. Chapter 2. The Principles of Stretching
  8. Chapter 3. Neck and Shoulders
  9. Chapter 4. Arms and Chest
  10. Chapter 5. Stomach
  11. Chapter 6. Back and Sides (Upper, Middle and Lower)
  12. Chapter 7. Hips and Buttocks
  13. Chapter 8. Quadriceps
  14. Chapter 9. Hamstrings
  15. Chapter 10. Adductors
  16. Chapter 11. Abductors
  17. Chapter 12. Upper Calves
  18. Chapter 13. Lower Calves and Achilles Tendon
  19. Chapter 14. Shins, Ankles, Feet, and Toes
  20. Top Five Stretches for Each Sports Injury
  21. Top Five Stretches for Each Sport
  22. Glossary
  23. Resources

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