Anatomy of Movement: Exercises [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Blandine Calais-Germain (Author), Stephen Anderson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 093961622X | ISBN-13: 978-0939616220 | Publication Date: July 1, 1996 | Edition: 1

...the companion volume to Anatomy of Movement, this book describes and illustrates specific exercises for strengthen ing each part of the musculoskeletal system...hundreds of photos and illustrations accompany the text.

Editorial Reviews

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Anatomy of Movement and Anatomy of Movement: Exercises describe the bones, muscles and joints, how they move, how to exercise specific and coordinated parts--with illustrations, photos and text that make it comprehensible even to someone like me, who's taken nary a class in anatomy, physiology or kinesiology. --Molly Martin, Pacific Magazine

For the client who asks for stretches or exercises to do, there is sure to be something appropriate [here], and the photographs simplify explanation. The practice pages and coordination exercises offer plenty of inspiration for movement sessions as well. --Rolf Lines --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

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Product Details

• Paperback: 282 pages
• Publisher: Eastland Pr; 1 edition (July 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 093961622X
• ISBN-13: 978-0939616220
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #990,752 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful manual for those wanting to learn more about the anatomy of movement, September 9, 2009

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This review is from: Anatomy of Movement: Exercises (Revised Edition) (Paperback)

As a student of dance, yoga, and Pilates instructor I have found the "AOM: Exercises" to be a very useful companion to the original AOM book. It provides deeper understanding of the anatomy involved in posture, walking, and more specialized movements such as plies and jumps. I have used the exercises, which are beautifully basic, to help students with, for example, feet and ankle problems with excitingly good success. Because the exercises appear to be pretty basic to my students, I have found that they will do them more often on their own. I recommend this book for those that need to understand the anatomy involved in every day movement as well as to those that want to enhance theiir dance/yoga/Pilates experience.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very effective and practical guide, December 1, 2011

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This review is from: Anatomy of Movement: Exercises (Paperback)

Some years ago I incorporated many of these exercises when rehabbing my back after a car accident. The exercises/stretches were practical and effective. I have NO chronic, recurring dysfunction and I credit that in part to staying active with these gentle but purposeful exercises rather than loading up on pain meds and "resting" it. Movement is essential to restoring function! Highly recommend.

5.0 out of 5 stars Ideal book for pilates instructors, July 23, 2011

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This review is from: Anatomy of Movement: Exercises (Revised Edition) (Paperback)

This book helped me a lot in my study. It describes all the details of the anatomy & how you can apply different exercises to different muscles. Ideal for instructors studying pilates & getting ready to complete thier certificate.