The Complete Guide to Stretching: 4th edition
A reasonable level of flexibility is essential to the healthy functioning of joints and muscles, which in turn facilitates performance and reduces the risk of injury.

Now in its 4th edition, The Complete Guide to Stretching provides an accessible overview of the scientific principles that underpin this form of training and offers more than 70 exercises designed to safely increase range of motion right across the body.

The Complete Guide to Stretching
is the definitive practical handbook for:
- Sports participants and recreational exercisers who are keen to achieve a level of flexibility that will enhance their performance
- Sports coaches and fitness instructors who are seeking a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of this often neglected component of physical fitness
- Sport and exercise therapists who use stretching as an important part of a balanced rehabilitation programme

Full colour photographs demonstrate the stretches throughout.
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The Complete Guide to Stretching: 4th edition
A reasonable level of flexibility is essential to the healthy functioning of joints and muscles, which in turn facilitates performance and reduces the risk of injury.

Now in its 4th edition, The Complete Guide to Stretching provides an accessible overview of the scientific principles that underpin this form of training and offers more than 70 exercises designed to safely increase range of motion right across the body.

The Complete Guide to Stretching
is the definitive practical handbook for:
- Sports participants and recreational exercisers who are keen to achieve a level of flexibility that will enhance their performance
- Sports coaches and fitness instructors who are seeking a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of this often neglected component of physical fitness
- Sport and exercise therapists who use stretching as an important part of a balanced rehabilitation programme

Full colour photographs demonstrate the stretches throughout.
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The Complete Guide to Stretching: 4th edition

The Complete Guide to Stretching: 4th edition

by Christopher M. Norris
The Complete Guide to Stretching: 4th edition

The Complete Guide to Stretching: 4th edition

by Christopher M. Norris

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A reasonable level of flexibility is essential to the healthy functioning of joints and muscles, which in turn facilitates performance and reduces the risk of injury.

Now in its 4th edition, The Complete Guide to Stretching provides an accessible overview of the scientific principles that underpin this form of training and offers more than 70 exercises designed to safely increase range of motion right across the body.

The Complete Guide to Stretching
is the definitive practical handbook for:
- Sports participants and recreational exercisers who are keen to achieve a level of flexibility that will enhance their performance
- Sports coaches and fitness instructors who are seeking a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of this often neglected component of physical fitness
- Sport and exercise therapists who use stretching as an important part of a balanced rehabilitation programme

Full colour photographs demonstrate the stretches throughout.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781472908407
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 11/05/2015
Series: Complete Guides
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 288
File size: 72 MB
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About the Author

Christopher M. Norris is a Chartered Physiotherapist, sports scientist, highly successful author and established lecturer and consultant. He has over twenty years' experience in treating soft tissue injuries and specialises in sports injuries and exercise therapy. At Norris Associates he runs two private clinics in Manchester and provides consultancy services to blue-chip industries and several leading sports clubs.
Christopher M. Norris is a Chartered Physiotherapist, sports scientist, highly successful author and established lecturer and consultant. He has over twenty years experience in treating soft tissue injuries and specialises in sports injuries and exercise therapy. As Norris Associates he runs two private clinics in Manchester and provides consultancy services to blue-chip industries and several leading sports clubs.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Preface to the fourth edition

PART ONE THE SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES BEHIND STRETCHING
Chapter 1 Biomechanical factors in stretching
Chapter 2 Joint structure and function
Chapter 3 Muscle action
Chapter 4 Principles of training
Chapter 5 Posture
Chapter 6 Stretching research

PART TWO: THE EXERCISES
Chapter 7 Beginner stretches
Chapter 8 Intermediate stretches
Chapter 9 Advanced stretches
Chapter 10 Partner stretches
Chapter 11 Dynamic stretches
Chapter 12 Stretching using equipment
Chapter 13 Stretching the nerves
Chapter 14 Stretching the fascia

PART THREE: PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Chapter 15 Trigger points
Chapter 16 Measuring flexibility
Chapter 17 Stretching and sports injuries
Chapter 18 Sport-specific stretching
Chapter 19 Yoga as stretching

Recommended reading and References
Index of exercises
Index
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