Science of Flexibility - Hardcover

Alter, Michael J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0873229770 ISBN 13: 9780873229777

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, 1996

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael J. Alter is a former gymnast, coach and an expert on the subject of stretching. Previous editions of his book, Science of Stretching, as well as the how-to book Sport Stretch, received rave reviews from athletes, coaches, trainers and sports medicine professionals alike. Michael has been a guest lecturer at various annual meetings across America, including the 1994 Chiropractic Sports Science Symposium and the 1992 Scientific Meeting of the North American Society of Paediatric Exercise Medicine.

About this edition

• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0873229770
• ISBN 13: 9780873229777
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 384