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Manage pain and increase your physical wellness with 135 stretching exercises you can do anywhere, anytime-without special equipment!This updated edition includes 20 new stretches, expanded anatomy and physiology information, full-color anatomical illustrations, and more.The multiple stresses of contemporary life-whether from excessive sports play, overwork, or overuse of technology-take a toll on the body. One safe, productive, and easy way to address the problem is through a simple therapy: stretching. This second edition of Brad Walker’s popular book presents stretching exercises designed to help repair the body and make it more flexible, fit, and relaxed.Organized by body part and featuring full-color anatomical illustrations, this updated edition of The Anatomy of Stretching includes the following: Step-by-step instructions for 135 stretches, including 20 new stretches Expanded physiology and anatomy information Revised numbering system for even easier reference Expanded appendix with more resources and stretching recommendations Perfect for fitness fans, athletes, coaches, personal trainers, and health care practitioners, The Anatomy of Stretching, Second Edition, is the ultimate guide to improving flexibility, increasing strength, and relieving pain through stretching.

For anyone who plays sports and is looking to facilitate recovery or prevent injuriesEveryone who plays sports experiences injuries. Many people never fully recover, because they're not aware of what they can do to facilitate recovery. But there's no need to simply resign yourself to living with a sports injury. In The Anatomy of Sports Injuries, author Brad Walker brings years of expertise working with elite-level and world-champion athletes and lecturing on injury prevention to this how-to guide. The book takes a fundamental approach, bringing you inside the body to show exactly what is happening when a sports injury occurs. This second edition features 350 images, including updated illustrations and more anatomical information. It is for every sports player or fitness enthusiast who has been injured and would like to know what the injury involves, how to rehabilitate the area, and how to prevent complications or injury in the future.