| Description |
192 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Anatomical direction, planes and movement -- Skeletal muscle and muscle mechanics -- The spine -- The core -- The shoulder region -- The elbow and radio-ulnar joints -- The wrist and hand -- The iliofemoral (hip) joint -- The knee joint -- The ankle joint and foot |
| Summary |
"Awareness of movement potential," says author Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones, "is key to a healthy body and injury prevention." The Anatomy of Exercise & Movement shows readers how to gain that awareness by understanding the biomechanics of movement. In ten chapters, color-coded for easy reference, the author covers all of the major muscle and joint areas, including the spine; core region; shoulder; elbow; wrist and hand; and hip, knee, and ankle/foot joints. Most importantly, each chapter contains strengthening and stretching exercises for all of the above areas. Developed as a handbook, The Anatomy of Exercise & Movement is an accessible resource for anyone who would like to know more about his or her body, how it moves, and what can be done to improve that movement. The more than 275 high-quality, four-color anatomical drawings and the broad scope of muscle and joint groups make this one of the most important guides to the moving body on the market. A helpful "Myths" page at the end of each chapter debunks many of the misunderstandings and rumors about fitness that have circulated over the years"-- |
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"The tens of millions of people who participate in or instruct dance, pilates, sports, and yoga will find this book an essential tool that explains the mechanics behind physical movement, recommends strengthening and stretching exercises, and helps avoid injury." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 188) and index |
| Subject |
Dance -- Physiological aspects.
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Exercise -- Physiological aspects.
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Human anatomy.
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Human mechanics.
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Kinesiology.
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Musculoskeletal system -- Anatomy.
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Sports -- Physiological aspects.
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| ISBN |
1905367171 |
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9781905367177 |
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