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The complete guide to stretching / Christopher M. Norris.

By: Norris, Christopher M [author.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Complete guide series (London, England): Publisher: London : A & C Black, 1999Description: iv, 156 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0713649569 (paperback).Subject(s): Exercise | Physical fitness | Stretching exercisesDDC classification: 613.71
Contents:
Section One: The scientific principles behind stretching: Biomechanical factors in stretching -- Joint structure and function -- Muscle action -- Principles of training -- Posture -- Stretching the nerves -- Stretching research -- Section Two: Practical application: The exercises -- Measuring flexibility -- Stretching and sports injuries -- Sport-specific stretching.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A practical handbook for sports participants and recreational exercisers who are keen to achieve a level of flexibility that will enhance their performance. It provides an overview of the scientific principles that underpin this form of training, and offers more than 70 exercises.

Previously published in 1994 as Flexibility : Principles & Practice.

Bibliography: p.152-3. - Includes index.

Section One: The scientific principles behind stretching: Biomechanical factors in stretching -- Joint structure and function -- Muscle action -- Principles of training -- Posture -- Stretching the nerves -- Stretching research -- Section Two: Practical application: The exercises -- Measuring flexibility -- Stretching and sports injuries -- Sport-specific stretching.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Preface (p. iv)
  • Section 1 The Scientific Principles behind Stretching (p. 1)
  • Chapter 1 Biomechanical Factors in Stretching (p. 1)
  • Chapter 2 Joint Structure and Function (p. 13)
  • Chapter 3 Muscle Action (p. 22)
  • Chapter 4 Principles of Training (p. 36)
  • Chapter 5 Posture (p. 52)
  • Chapter 6 Stretching the Nerves (p. 69)
  • Chapter 7 Stretching Research (p. 79)
  • Section 2 Practical Application (p. 84)
  • Chapter 8 The Exercises (p. 84)
  • Chapter 9 Measuring Flexibility (p. 122)
  • Chapter 10 Stretching and Sports Injuries (p. 134)
  • Chapter 11 Sport-specific Stretching (p. 146)
  • References (p. 152)
  • Recommended Reading (p. 153)
  • Useful Addresses (p. 154)
  • Index (p. 155)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Christopher M. Norris is a chartered physiotherapist and sport scientist, and an established lecturer, author and para-medical journalist.

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