Name: Science of Flexibility von Michael J. Alter
SKU: 9780736048989
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Science of Flexibility Zusammenfassung

Science of Flexibility Michael J. Alter

Science of Flexibility has long been considered the leading reference on the topic and this new edition reaffirms that status. No other book covers these concepts and principles better. Based on the latest research, this revised and updated edition includes detailed illustrations throughout the text and an expanded section of scholarly and professional references. Readers will learn theoretical principles, clinical aspects and the factors limiting flexibility, as well as techniques to enhance overall flexibility throughout the body. With more than 1400 scholarly and professional references and over 100 illustrations, photos and tables, Science of Flexibility is an invaluable reference tool and an excellent text.

Über Michael J. Alter

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.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I Basic Sciences Related to Flexibility; Chapter 1. Modern Overview of Flexibility and Stretching; Chapter 2. Osteology and Arthrology; Chapter 3. Contractile Components of Muscle: Limiting Factors of Flexibility; Chapter 4. Connective Tissue: A Limiting Factor of Flexibility; Chapter 5. Mechanical and Dynamic Properties of Soft Tissues; Part II Clinical Considerations; Chapter 6. Neuroscience of Flexibility: Neural Anatomy and Neural Physiology; Chapter 7. Hypermobility of the Joint; Chapter 8. Relaxation; Chapter 9. Muscular Soreness: Etiology and Consequences; Chapter 10. Special Factors in Flexibility; Chapter 11. Social Facilitation and Psychology in Developing Flexibility; Part III Principles of Stretching; Chapter 12. Stretching Concepts; Chapter 13. Types and Varieties of Stretching; Chapter 14. Controversy Over Stretching and Controversial Stretches; Chapter 15. Stretching and Special Populations; Part IV Anatomical (or Regional) Aspects; Chapter 16. Anatomy and Flexibility of the Lower Extremity and Pelvic Girdle; Chapter 17. Anatomy and Flexibility of the Vertebral Column; Chapter 18. Anatomy and Flexibility of the Upper Extremity; Part V Specific Disciplines; Chapter 19. Functional Aspects of Stretching and Flexibility

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Sku

GOR013864304

ISBN 13

9780736048989

ISBN 10

0736048987

Titel

Science of Flexibility Michael J. Alter

Autor

Michael J. Alter

Zustand

Gebraucht - Wie Neu

Bindung

Gebundene Ausgabe

Verlag

Human Kinetics Publishers

Datum

20040401

Anzahl der Seiten

368

Preise

N/A

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