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The new standard in fitness books, featuring hundreds of at-home stretches and exercises. At last, the first complete, fully illustrated compium of stretching and exercises for every part of the body, backed by the experience and medical and scientific authority of the American Physical Therapy Association. Each exercise in the book has been prepared and reviewed by a special editorial board, chaired by Dr. Marilyn Moffat, president emeritus of the APTA, and widely considered to be the preeminent expert in the field.
Broken down into three major sections, the book first offers illustrated descriptions of the structure and mechanics of each major body part, explaining what can go wrong and how to properly care for that area. A middle section provides general information on posture, body mechanics, weight control, aerobic conditioning, and maintenance programs. Each chapter references the main part of the book, the catalog of exercises.
"...a fully illustrated compendium of stretching & exercises backed by the American Physical Therapy Association...covers structure & mechanics of each major body part & provides information on posture, weight control, maintenance, etc."
| Preface: A Word from APTA | 6 | |
| Introduction: Body Maintenance and Repair | 7 | |
| Part I | ||
| Chapter 1 | The Back | 13 |
| Chapter 2 | The Neck | 27 |
| Chapter 3 | The Jaw | 39 |
| Chapter 4 | The Shoulder | 47 |
| Chapter 5 | The Elbow | 59 |
| Chapter 6 | The Wrist and Hand | 69 |
| Chapter 7 | The Hip | 81 |
| Chapter 8 | The Knee | 91 |
| Chapter 9 | The Ankle and Foot | 105 |
| Part II | ||
| Chapter 10 | Posture | 123 |
| Chapter 11 | Gait | 129 |
| Chapter 12 | Body Mechanics | 133 |
| Chapter 13 | Body Weight | 139 |
| Chapter 14 | Footwear | 141 |
| Chapter 15 | Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility | 145 |
| Chapter 16 | Sports | 151 |
| Chapter 17 | Work | 163 |
| Part III | ||
| Chapter 18 | Strength and Endurance Exercises | 171 |
| Chapter 19 | Flexibility Exercises | 223 |
| Appendix A | First Aid Basics | 281 |
| Appendix B | Cardiovascular Conditioning | 285 |
| Index | 286 |
Overview
The new standard in fitness books, featuring hundreds of at-home stretches and exercises. At last, the first complete, fully illustrated compium of stretching and exercises for every part of the body, backed by the experience and medical and scientific authority of the American Physical Therapy Association. Each exercise in the book has been prepared and reviewed by a special editorial board, chaired by Dr. Marilyn Moffat, president emeritus of the APTA, and widely considered to be the preeminent expert in the field.
Broken down into three major sections, the book first offers illustrated descriptions of the structure ...