Anatomy of Movement: Exercises, the companion volume to Anatomy of Movement, describes and illustrates, through hundreds of photographs and drawings, a comprehensive series of exercises involving the most common movements of the body. Over a hundred new illustrations were added in this revised edition. The exercises were chosen on the basis of their effectiveness and with concern for their safety. Some are designed to focus on strengthening a particular region or muscle group, others the entire body. Each exercise prepares the body to respond well to the demands of particular movements. Together they serve as a basis for the more specialized movements associated with various physical disciplines and therapies. Presentation follows the sequencing in Anatomy of Movement. For each body region the authors describe characteristic movements; potential sources of stiffness or laxity and how to detect, prevent, and overcome them; how to strengthen specific muscles or muscle groups; and how to coordinate movements. This is followed by practice pages; on which specific exercises are demonstrated.
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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
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
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Original Language: French --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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22 of 22 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
Format: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.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By nsewus
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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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great reference guide! I learned a great deal about stretching and exercising safely. I highly recommend it.
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Awesome book, and author
Got this after I started reading Anatomy of Movement, and I can't get enough of it. Probably one of the most useful books I've ran into. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Las Orelle
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Good Place to Start
Much "better" than most of the others. A good place to start to understand possibilities.
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Published 5 months ago by Chuang tzu
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A Beautiful Informative Book
I have several books about anatomy and exercise/stretching/movement. This book is very thorough and really beautiful. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Louise O. Flax
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Anatomy Of Movement
I'm still reading this book and will continue to reference it, awesome source of information. Patrick B apprentice Pilates instructor
Published 11 months ago by Patrick M. Bauman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ideal book for pilates instructors
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. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mona
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great resource
I like this book a lot. I found it very informative and helpful in my massage therapy practice.
Published on November 13, 2008 by Jesse
4.0 out of 5 stars
great resource for pilates trainer
I purchased this book for my ESL student who is undergoing pilates certification. It is very helpful because it provides detailed pics of exercises and the cues that are used. Read more
Published on October 5, 2008 by K. spitz
3.0 out of 5 stars
ok
The book is what I wanted, but I question how current and accurant some the information is.
Published on May 21, 2008 by J. Kontos
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great review.
Although the images in the book are dated, the stretches and xercises shown are very useful.
Published on November 3, 2007 by Kristina Schubert
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Starter Book
I have 17 years experience in Physiotherapy. This was a little elementary for me, but Would be extremely helpful for someone starting out.
Published on February 15, 2007 by Irene B. Reece
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