ANATOMY OF MOVEMENT, EXERCISES

Using hundreds of drawings and photographs, this companion volume to Anatomy of Movement. describes and illustrates specific exercises for strengthening each part of the musculoskeletal anatomy. Each exercises prepares the body to respond well to the demands of specified movements, and can serve as the basic for more specialized or complex exercises associated with various physical disciplines or therapies. Arranged by body region, the text covers characteristic movements, potential sources of stiffness or laxity, strengthening specific muscles and muscle groups, and how to coordinate movements. It is useful for athletes and dancers, aerobic exercises, and bodyworkers.