Book

Stretching anatomy / Arnold G. Nelson, Jouko Kokkonen.

Nelson, Arnold G., 1953- (author.). Kokkonen, Jouko, 1950- (author.).

Summary:

"This guide combines step-by-step instructions for performing stretches and full-color anatomical illustrations highlighting the primary muscles and surrounding structures engaged. The third edition highlights stretches for the major body joint areas. Each stretch includes a list of stretched muscles and specific stretch notes to help learn the best way to execute the stretch. The book also includes stretching programs for daily mobility and flexibility, a program shown to lower blood glucose, and sport-specific stretching routines"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781492593645
ISBN: 1492593648
Physical Description: x, 251 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Edition: Third edition.
Publisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2021]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Stretching fundamentals -- Feet and calves -- Knees and thighs -- Hips -- Lower trunk -- Arms, wrists, and hands -- Shoulders, back, and chest -- Neck -- Dynamic stretches -- Programs for daily mobility and flexibility -- Sport-specific stretching programs.