Anatomy in Action by Theodore Dimon Jr
An illustrated guide to the core design principles of the body's musculoskeletal system-for kinesiologists, movement therapists, yoga teachers, dancers, and bodyworkers of all kindsWhat does knowledge of anatomical structure have to do with preventing everyday muscular aches, pains, and injuries? According to Dr. Theodore Dimon, everything!
Our bodies are designed to work holistically, supported by an intelligently organized system of muscles, bones, and connective tissue. So when we target problem spots by stretching, relaxing, or strengthening individual muscles, we bypass the dynamic, interconnected network that enables healthy functioning and injury prevention. Understanding how this system works in action is the key.
In this groundbreaking guide, Dr. Dimon describes the basic principles that govern our bodies' musculoskeletal architecture and provides practical exercises to activate specific muscle groups and demonstrate our bodies' efficient holistic function. Readers will learn about dynamic design and the body in action, including-
- How the musculoskeletal system works as a whole
- The relationship between proprioception and muscle length
- About maximizing spinal, shoulder, hip, arm, and leg stability and health
- The important role of breath and breathing
- About posture and musculoskeletal support
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With more than 300 illustrations, this is an ideal resource for students and practitioners of kinesiology, bodywork, movement, sport kinesiology, dance, and all readers searching for a dynamic guide to the human body.
Dr. Theodore (Ted) Dimon, the founder and head of the Dimon Institute in New York City, is a renowned expert in the Alexander Technique as well as an educator and author. In 1987, Dimon received his Master's and Doctorate degrees from Harvard University, where he studied human evolution, comparative anatomy, and educational theory in depth. He uncovered new ideas of how the human person is designed to work and function as a result of his studies, which he combined with his practical hands-on expertise. Dimon has helped tens of thousands of patients overcome chronic musculoskeletal disorders and experience greater levels of consciousness since then. The Undivided Self, The Components of Skill, The Body in Motion, Neurodynamics: The Art of Mindfulness in Action, and Anatomy of the Voice are among Dimon's other works.
Professor Emeritus of Illustration at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where he taught for fifteen years and directed the BFA illustration department, G.DAVID BROWN is a medical illustrator with over 40 years of expertise. He co-founded Synapse Media Productions, Inc., which specializes in medical illustration for print and film. Brown received his bachelor's degree from Harvard University and his master's degree in medical illustration from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas, where he was a member of the Department of Biomedical Communications' graduate faculty for four years.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781623175801 |
| ISBN 10 | 1623175801 |
| Title | Anatomy in Action |
| Author | Theodore Dimon Jr |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | North Atlantic Books,U.S. |
| Year published | 2021-10-19 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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