Facilitated stretching
By: Robert E. McAtee, Jeff Charland
Contributors: Charland, Jeff, author
Edition: Fourth edition.
Publisher: Human Kinetics, Inc.
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 203
ISBN-13: 9781450434317
Subjects: Stretching exercises; Popular works; Athletes
Description: Facilitated Stretching remains the most trusted resource for proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching, an effective and easy-to-use method that involves stretching the muscle, contracting it isometrically against resistance, and then stretching it again to increase range of motion. Featuring a full-color interior, streamlined organization, and a new online video package, the fourth edition brings PNF stretching beyond the treatment room with the inclusion of techniques for the gym, workout room. and home.

The fourth edition ofers a visual demonstration of PNF stretching techniques with ore than 320 photos and illustrations. It includes these updates: *a full-color interior provides readers with clear images of the techniques dicussed; *updated graphic elements on select photos hightlight the muscles being stretched as well as the isometric effort for the stretcher and the partner; *streamlined content in two parts, first focusing on the basics and then covering stretches; *expanded content demonstrates how to incorporate stretches into nontherapy workouts to optimize functional training; *an appendix showcases anatomical planes of motion, anatomical terms, and types of joints; *online high-definition video presents both treatment room techniques and simplied PNF stretches for nontherapy setting.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-194) and index.
Table of contents: title: Understanding the basics of stretching; title: Focusing on facilitated stretching; title: Using the spiral-diagonal patterns of PNF; title: Stretches for the torso and neck; title: Stretches for the lower extremity; title: Stretches for the upper extremity; title: Stretching routines for specific activities.