The Complete Guide to Stretching is the definitive practical handbook for:
- sports participants and recreational exercisers who are eager to increase flexibility to 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 program
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 fourth edition,The Complete Guide to Stretching provides an accessible overview of the scientific principles that underpin this form of training and offers more than seventy exercises designed to safely increase range of motion across the body.
Full-color photographs demonstrate the stretches throughout.
The definitive practical guide for sports participants and recreational exercisers who are keen to achieve a level of flexibility to enhance their performance.
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this is a definitive guide for keen sportspeople and recreational exercisers alike. * Health & Fitness magazine * full of easy to follow illustrations and the instructions are clear. * Woman's Weekly Living Series * recommended -- Top Sante
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The definitive practical guide for sports participants and recreational exercisers who are keen to achieve a level of flexibility to enhance their performance. The 4th edition of this classic text has been fully updated and features new chapters and sports specific stretching ideas.
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| Preface to the fourth edition |
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PART ONE THE SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES BEHIND STRETCHING |
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Chapter 1 Biomechanical factors in stretching |
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Chapter 2 Joint structure and function |
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20 | (10) |
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30 | (15) |
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Chapter 4 Principles of training |
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45 | (21) |
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66 | (18) |
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Chapter 6 Stretching research |
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84 | (15) |
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99 | (112) |
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Chapter 7 Beginner stretches |
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100 | (13) |
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Chapter 8 Intermediate stretches |
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113 | (26) |
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Chapter 9 Advanced stretches |
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139 | (10) |
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Chapter 10 Partner stretches |
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149 | (14) |
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Chapter 11 Dynamic stretches |
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163 | (13) |
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Chapter 12 Stretching using equipment |
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176 | (8) |
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Chapter 13 Stretching the nerves |
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184 | (17) |
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Chapter 14 Stretching the fascia |
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201 | (10) |
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PART THREE PRACTICAL APPLICATION |
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211 | (70) |
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Chapter 15 Trigger points |
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212 | (12) |
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Chapter 16 Measuring flexibility |
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224 | (15) |
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Chapter 17 Stretching and sports injuries |
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239 | (14) |
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Chapter 18 Sport-specific stretching |
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253 | (6) |
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Chapter 19 Yoga as stretching |
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259 | (22) |
| Recommended reading and References |
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281 | (3) |
| Index of exercises |
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284 | (2) |
| Index |
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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.
