Science of Flexibility by Michael J Alter

Science of Flexibility by Michael J Alter

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Updating and revising the previous edition, this text includes five new chapters in the area of flexibility. They cover such topics as the hypermobility of joints; controversial stretches; joint manipulation and chiropractic adjustment; and the relationship of stretching and special populations.

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Science of Flexibility by Michael J Alter

Based upon the latest research in the topic of flexibility, this revised and updated edition includes five new chapters. These chapters cover the hypermobility of joints; joint manipulation and chiropractic adjustment; controversial stretches; the relationship of stretching and special populations; and the functionality of stretching and flexibility for specific sports and health conditions. The first few chapters cover factors that limit flexibility, such as the titin filament in muscle, plasticity in the spinal cord's neural circuits, and the influence of circadian cycles. The remaining chapters discuss how such limiting factors can be modified to enhance joint range of motion. These chapters feature a variety of techniques to enhance flexibility throughout the body.
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ISBN 13 9780873229777
ISBN 10 0873229770
Title Science of Flexibility
Author Michael J Alter
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Human Kinetics Publishers
Year published 1996-06-01
Number of pages 384
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