Article: The Anatomy of Stretching.(Brief article)(Book review)

Article: Stretching Anatomy: Your Illustrated Guide to ...
Journal of Dance Medicine & Science;  October 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ...Stretching Anatomy: Your Illustrated Guide to Improving ... 221, Price: $19.95 (paper) Stretching Anatomy makes a convincing case for a regular ... introduction to muscle actions, stretching anatomy and technique, and recommended stretching ...

Article: Stretching the truth: it is no bargain! (General ...
Coach and Athletic Director;  January 1, 2003 ;     700+ words ... ... to question the validity of stretching as a warm-up. The research indicates that pre-game stretching can predispose the athlete ... literature on basic physiology and anatomy (R-2), we find that: 1. Stretching doesn't increase the compliance ...

Article: Are we stretching flexibility too far?
Chicago Sun-Times;  November 15, 1987 ;     700+ words ... ... New York City, believes that stretching exercises are important for ... should have a personalized stretching regimen, dictated by his or her anatomy as well as the demands of a particular sport. Stretching exercises, such as toe touches ...

Article: Clinic teaches how to stretch for fitness
Post-Tribune (IN);  June 21, 2001 ;     275 words ... ... PRINTED VERSION MUNSTER Basic muscle anatomy, stretching versus strengthening, normal joint range of motion and stretching to prevent injuries will be some ... during The Community Hospital's Stretching Clinic program. From 6 to 7:30 ...

Article: Stretch out and stay on course
Sentinel, The (Stoke-on-Trent UK);  June 23, 2009 ;     494 words ... ... muscles are ready for the job at hand. The Anatomy of Stretching by Brad Walker is a detailed guide of ... secondary muscles in action during the stretching process, until now. The Anatomy of Stretching looks at the human anatomy and flexibility ...

Article: New Era Healthy Habits Club
Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA;  March 25, 2008 ;     429 words ... ... STRETCH YOURSELF First there was "The Stretching Handbook." Now Brad Walker, author of the handbook and "The Anatomy of Stretching" and the founder of the Australia-based international Stretching Institute, has taken warm-ups ...

Article: Atlas of Palpatory Anatomy of Limbs and Trunk
Dynamic Chiropractic;  October 24, 2005 ;     700+ words ... ... surface anatomy, written by an anatomy instructor from a Swiss osteopathic ... structures. Learning surface anatomy is important for students of ... the clinician compressing, stretching or pinching structures to enhance ... captions) in Atlas of Palpatory Anatomy is both a strength and ...