Therapeutic Stretching. Towards a Functional Approach

✍ Scribed by Eyal Lederman (Eds.)

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Year: 2014
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 301
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Prepared by an international authority, Therapeutic Stretching: Towards a Functional Approach offers a highly accessible account of the latest information regarding the role of therapeutic stretching in the management of restricted range of movement (ROM) disorders.

Richly illustrated throughout, this exciting new volume covers the physiological basis of stretching, explores its classification and examines what is normal and abnormal in terms of ROM. Chapters then explain the processes that are associated with ROM loss and recovery as well as what makes stretching effective. The experience of pain, sensitization and pain tolerance in relation to stretching and ROM recovery are also discussed.

Embracing the latest scientific research, this revolutionary book debunks many traditionally accepted stretching theories and associated techniques and supplants them with a more robust, scientifically valid system of practice.

Accompanied by a range of practical on-line videos and over 150 photographs, this volume will be ideal for all manual and physical therapists, sports and personal trainers, and athletes who require special movement ranges.

• Helps transform thinking about the therapeutic value of stretching and how it is best applied in the clinical setting
• Examines the difference between therapeutic and recreational stretching
• Focuses on the use of stretching in conditions where individuals experience a loss in range of movement (ROM)
• Explores what makes stretching effective, identifying behaviour as a main driving force for adaptive changes
• Discusses the experience of pain, sensitization and pain tolerance in relation to stretching and ROM recovery
• Contains over 150 photographs and 45 minutes of video describing this new revolutionary approach
• Applicable to a variety of perspectives including osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy, sports and personal trainers
• Ideal for experienced practitioners as well as those taking undergraduate and postgraduate courses

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Dedication, Page ii
Front Matter, Pages ii-iii
Copyright, Page iv
Preface, Pages vi-viii, Eyal Lederman
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Therapeutic and Functional Stretching, Pages 1-13, Eyal Lederman
Chapter 2 - Functional and Dysfunctional ROM, Pages 15-23, Eyal Lederman
Chapter 3 - Causes of ROM Loss and Therapeutic Potential of Rehabilitation, Pages 25-32, Eyal Lederman
Chapter 4 - Adaptation in ROM Loss and Recovery, Pages 33-52, Eyal Lederman
Chapter 5 - Specificity in ROM Rehabilitation, Pages 53-71, Eyal Lederman
Chapter 6 - The Overloading Condition for Recovery, Pages 73-88, Eyal Lederman
Chapter 7 - Exposure and Scheduling the ROM Challenge, Pages 89-100, Eyal Lederman
Chapter 8 - Rehabilitating the Active ROM: Neuromuscular Consideration, Pages 101-125, Eyal Lederman
Chapter 9 - Pain Management and ROM Desensitization, Pages 127-151, Eyal Lederman
Chapter 10 - Stretch-tolerance Model, Pages 153-161, Eyal Lederman
Chapter 11 - Psychological and Behavioural Considerations in ROM Rehabilitation, Pages 163-173, Eyal Lederman
Chapter 12 - Towards a Functional Approach, Pages 175-185, Eyal Lederman
Chapter 13 - Demonstration of Functional Approach in ROM Rehabilitation, Pages 187-285, Eyal Lederman
Chapter 14 - Summary, Pages 287-296, Eyal Lederman
Index, Pages 297-303