Research Catalog

Details

Description

1. xii, 355 p. : ill.; 29 cm.

Subject

1. Stretch (Physiology)
2. Joints > Range of motion
3. Stretching exercises

Contents

1. 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

1. *MGRT 06-2995

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-341) and indexes.

Author

1. Alter, Michael J., 1952-

Title

1. Science of flexibility / Michael J. Alter.

Imprint

1. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2004.

Edition

1. 3rd ed.

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-341) and indexes.

Connect to:

1. Table of contents

LCCN

1. 2003026043

ISBN

1. 0736048987
2. 9780736048989

Research call number

1. *MGRT 06-2995