Research Catalog

Title

Science of flexibility / Michael J. Alter.

Author

Alter, Michael J., 1952-

Publication

Champaign, Ill. : Human Kinetics, 1996.

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Description

xvii, 373 pages : illustrations; 29 cm

Summary

• Based on the latest research, this completely revised and updated edition includes five new chapters, nearly doubling the content. These chapters discuss the hypermobility of joints, joint manipulation and chiropractic adjustment, controversial stretches, the relationship of stretching and special populations, and the functionality of stretching and flexibility for specific sports and health conditions.
• 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.
• With more than 1,400 scholarly and professional references and over 200 illustrations, photos, and tables, Science of Flexibility is invaluable for exercise scientists, health/fitness professionals, athletic trainers, sport physical therapists and chiropractors, massage therapists, instructors and practitioners of dance, yoga, and the martial arts.

Subjects

• Joints
• Joints > Range of motion
• Reflex, Stretch
• Stretch (Physiology)

Note

• Rev. ed. of: Science of stretching. c1988.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

• Ch. 1. A Modern Overview of Flexibility and Stretching -- Ch. 2. Osteology and Arthrology -- Ch. 3. Contractile Components of Muscle: Limiting Factors of Flexibility -- Ch. 4. Connective Tissue: A Limiting Factor of Flexibility -- Ch. 5. Mechanical and Dynamic Properties of Soft Tissues -- Ch. 6. The Neurophysiology of Flexibility: Neural Anatomy and Neural Physiology -- Ch. 7. Hypermobility of the Joint -- Ch. 8. Relaxation -- Ch. 9. Muscular Soreness: Etiology and Consequences -- Ch. 10. Special Factors in Flexibility -- Ch. 11. Social Facilitation and Psychology in Developing Flexibility -- Ch. 12. Stretching Concepts -- Ch. 13. Types and Varieties of Stretching -- Ch. 14. Mobilization, Joint Play, Manipulation, and Chiropractic Adjustment -- Ch. 15. Controversial Stretches -- Ch. 16. Stretching and Special Populations -- Ch. 17. Anatomy and Flexibility of the Lower Extremity and Pelvic Girdle -- Ch. 18. Anatomy and Flexibility of the Vertebral Column --
• Ch. 19. Anatomy and Flexibility of the Upper Extremity -- Ch. 20. Functional Aspects of Stretching and Flexibility.

ISBN

0873229770

LCCN

95050410

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries