| Description |
viii, 183 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 videodisc ((90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.) |
| Contents |
Understanding the basics of stretching -- Focusing on facilitated stretching -- Using the spiral-diagonal patterns of PNF -- Stretches for the lower extremity -- Stretches for the upper extremity -- Stretches for the neck and torso -- Combining techniques to release fibrotic tissue -- Stretching routines for specific activities -- Routines for common soft tissue injuries |
| Summary |
"The text provides a useful overview of PNF stretching - safe and easy-to-use method that involves stretching the muscle, contracting it isometrically against resistance, then stretching it again to a new range of motion." "Whether you're a fitness professional, therapist, coach, athlete, or student, Facilitated Stretching, Third Edition, will help you assess current muscle function, improve range of motion, increase strength, reduce overuse injuries, and enhance performance."--Jacket |
| Notes |
Accompanying disc characteristics: DVD Region 1 |
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Scriptwriter, Chris Johns; producer, Doug Fink; directors, Doug Fink, Gregg Henness |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Credits |
Scriptwriter, Chris Johns; producer, Doug Fink; directors, Doug Fink, Gregg Henness |
| Notes |
DVD |
| Subject |
Physical therapy.
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Stretching exercises.
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Stretching exercises -- Popular works.
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Physical therapy -- Popular works.
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Athletes.
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Physical Therapy Modalities -- methods
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Muscle Stretching Exercises.
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Physical Therapy Modalities.
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Exercise Therapy -- methods.
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Muscles -- anatomy & histology.
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Physical Therapy -- methods
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| Genre/Form |
Popular works.
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Video recordings.
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| Author |
Charland, Jeff.
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Human Kinetics (Organization)
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| LC no. |
2006037979 |
| ISBN |
9780736062480 |
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0736062483 |
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