Facilitated Stretching, 2nd Edition

✍ Scribed by Robert E. McAtee, Jeff Charland

• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Year: 1999
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 223
• Edition: 2
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

With greater emphasis on effective self-stretching routines, this book provides the reader with information on PNF, or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. PNF refers to techniques that improve range of motion, reduce overuse injuries, and facilitate easy assessment of muscle function.

✦ Table of Contents

Title page......Page 3
Contents......Page 7
Part 1 - Understanding PNF stretching......Page 15
Historical development of PNF......Page 16
Stretching basics......Page 22
Spiral-diagonal patterns......Page 39
Part 2 - Stretches......Page 50
Lower extremity......Page 52
Hamstrings......Page 53
Quadriceps group......Page 60
Psoas & Iliacus......Page 66
Tibialis Anterior......Page 75
Gastrocnemius-Soleus......Page 79
Peroneals & Tibialis Posterior......Page 87
Hip adductors......Page 92
Hip abductors......Page 99
Piriformis......Page 106
Upper extremity......Page 117
Rotator cuff muscles......Page 118
Pectoralis, biceps & triceps......Page 125
Wrist flexors and extensors......Page 135
Torso & neck......Page 148
Cervical area......Page 149
Thoracic & lumbar area......Page 163
PNF in physical therapy......Page 182
Appendix A......Page 196
Appendix B......Page 199
Glossary......Page 203
References......Page 205
Index......Page 208

✦ Subjects

Медицинские дисциплины;Физиотерапия, медицинская реабилитация;