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Science of flexibility
- Title
- Science of flexibility / Michael J. Alter.
- Author
- Alter, Michael J., 1952-
- Publication
- Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2004.
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- Description
- xii, 355 p. : ill.; 29 cm.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-341) and indexes.
- Contents
- Overview: Basic Sciences Related to Flexibility -- Modern Overview of Flexibility and Stretching -- Topics in Osteology and Arthrology -- Contractile Components of Muscle: Limiting Factors of Flexibility -- Connective Tissue: A Limiting Factor of Flexibility -- Mechanical and Dynamic Properties of Soft Tissues -- Clinical Considerations -- Neuroscience of Flexibility -- Hypermobility of the Joint -- Relaxation -- Muscular Injury and Soreness: Etiology and Consequences -- Special Factors in Flexibility -- Social Facilitation and Psychology in Developing Flexibility -- Principles of Stretching -- Stretching Concepts -- Types and Varieties of Stretching -- Controversy Over Stretching and Controversial Stretches -- Stretching and Special Populations -- Anatomical (or Regional) Aspects -- Anatomy and Flexibility of the Lower Extremity and Pelvic Girdle -- Anatomy and Flexibility of the Vertebral Column -- Anatomy and Flexibility of the Upper Extremity -- Specific Disciplines -- Functional Aspects of Stretching and Flexibility.
- Call Number
- *MGRT 06-2995
- ISBN
- 0736048987
- 9780736048989
- LCCN
- 2003026043
- OCLC
- 53901447
- Author
- Alter, Michael J., 1952-
- Title
- Science of flexibility / Michael J. Alter.
- Imprint
- Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2004.
- Edition
- 3rd ed.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-341) and indexes.
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- Research Call Number
- *MGRT 06-2995