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W Paul Blakey (Author)


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1896238009 978-1896238005 January 1, 1994 1
A book that will be useful to dancers, gymnasts, athletes, martial art students, massage therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, osteopaths, chiropractors, doctors, sports persons and anyone who wants to know the how, what, where, when and why of stretching. You will find informatin on:

Your normal range of motion

Joint structure

Connective tissue - ligaments and tendons

Muscle tissue

Neuromuscular stretching techniques

Mental-Emotional aspects

Dangers of stretching

War zones - areas of tension that affect your stretchability. Clearly written and profusely illustrated to give you a thorough understanding of the principles of stretching. Every stretching method is carefully explained so that you will be able to create your own training methods.



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About the Author

W Paul Blakey is a British trained osteopath and former professional dancer. He is the author of the popular anatomy book, The Muscle Book. His practical knowledge as performer, practitioner and patient, makes this manual a multi-faceted source of information and a valuable addition to yor anatomy library.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 80 pages
  • Publisher: Twin Eagles Educational & Healing Institute; 1 edition (January 1, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1896238009
  • ISBN-13: 978-1896238005
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.8 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,018,417 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Inside This Book (learn more)
First Sentence:
There are three main classifications of joints in the body. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
isometric stretching, dynamic stretching, protective reflexes, muscle fibre, stretch receptors
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Muscles Extensors
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