The Anatomy of Stretching by Brad Walker

The Anatomy of Stretching by Brad Walker

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.

The book begins with clear, detailed descriptions of important principles of anatomy and physiology, the benefits of stretching, different forms of stretching, rules to remember, and how to stretch properly. It also focuses on the kinds of stretches that are most helpful in the alleviation or rehabilitation of specific sports injuries. 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 20 new stretches; expanded physiology and anatomy information; and a revised numbering system that makes the stretches easier to reference. An expanded appendix includes a longer resources section and a helpful chart describing the top five stretches for each sport and sports injury.

Brad Walker is a well-known Australian sports trainer who has worked in the health and fitness business for over 20 years. He holds postgraduate accreditations in athletics, swimming, and triathlon coaching, as well as a bachelor's degree in health science from the University of New England. He also works with world-class athletes and gives injury prevention seminars for Sports Medicine Australia. Walkerbout Health was created in 1995 in response to an increase in the number of sports-related injuries. The company has transitioned from offering injury prevention and rehabilitation services through the publication of educational products such as books, videos, DVDs, newsletters, and e-books to currently providing the same services through the publication of educational products such as books, videos, DVDs, newsletters, and e-books. He is an Australian who lives in Queensland.

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ISBN 13	9781556435966
ISBN 10	1556435967
Title	The Anatomy of Stretching
Author	Brad Walker
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Year published	2007-07-01
Number of pages	176
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.