Get on the path to increased flexibility and improved muscular strength With more than 300,000 copies sold worldwide, Stretching Anatomy, Third Edition, is your go-to guide for seeing inside the stretches that will help you increase range of motion, enhance recovery, and facilitate ease of movement during physical and everyday activities. The visually stunning illustrations of 79 stretches cover all major joint areas of the body from the feet to the neck. Each stretch includes step-by-step instructions on how to perform the stretch, the names of the muscles stretched, and a Stretch Notes section detailing the procedures and benefits of every exercise as well as safety considerations and variations for increasing or decreasing difficulty. You'll find suggested stretching programs for daily mobility and flexibility, including stretches for people who sit or stand for extended periods, as well as a program proven to help lower blood glucose. Sport-specific stretching routines for 23 different sports are included for athletes and their trainers who want to improve flexibility, maximize efficiency of movement, and enhance recovery from training and competing in their chosen sport. If tight hips, frozen shoulder, limited neck mobility, leg cramps, arthritis, or general muscle soreness are conditions you're all too familiar with, use Stretching Anatomy, Third Edition, to develop a regular stretching routine that will help you move and feel better. CE exam available For certified professionals, a companion continuing education exam is available that can be completed after reading this book. The Stretching Anatomy, Third Edition Online CE Exam, may be purchased separately or as part of the Stretching Anatomy, Third Edition With CE Exam, package that includes both the book and the exam.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Human Kinetics
ISBN-10
1492593648
ISBN-13
9781492593645
eBay Product ID (ePID)
13038386979
Product Key Features
Book Title
Stretching Anatomy
Author
Arnold G. Nelson, Jouko Kokkonen
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Training, Pain Management, Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology
Publication Year
2020
Genre
Science, Health & Fitness, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
264 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
6.9in
Item Weight
23.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Qm151.N45 2021
Edition Number
3
Table of Content
Chapter 1. Stretching Fundamentals Chapter 2. Feet and Calves Chapter 3. Knees and Thighs Chapter 4. Hips Chapter 5. Lower Trunk Chapter 6. Arms, Wrists, and Hands Chapter 7. Shoulders, Back, and Chest Chapter 8. Neck Chapter 9. Dynamic Stretches Chapter 10. Programs for Daily Mobility and Flexibility Chapter 11. Sport-Specific Stretching Programs