Stretching for Functional Flexibility

Martyn, Michael A.,Armiger, Phil

ISBN 10: 078176792X / ISBN 13: 9780781767927

Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009

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Synopsis:

Stretching for Functional Flexibility is a reference guide for the safe, effective, and efficient application of stretching exercises to improve range of motion and movement potential. The text provides all of the information necessary to design and implement a safe and effective stretching program. This book also covers the origin, insertion, innervation, and action of each muscle for greater understanding of the larger context of the human musculoskeletal system and biomechanics. Stretching for Functional Flexibility logically begins with the fundamentals needed to understand stretching, then covers basic stretches and stretching programs, and ends with special applications.

Synopsis: "Stretching for Functional Flexibility" is a reference guide for the safe, effective, and efficient application of stretching exercises to improve range of motion and movement potential. Based on the most current research, this text is a valuable reference for health professionals in rehabilitation and fitness markets and many other professionals dealing with the health and performance of the musculoskeletal system. The text provides all of the information necessary to design and implement a safe and effective stretching program. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text and an image bank for instructors.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Stretching for Functional Flexibility
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good