THE SCIENCE AND PHYSIOLOGY OF FLEXIBILITY AND STRETCHING
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- Author: DAVID G. BEHM
- ISBN: 9781138086913
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Stretching
is a fundamentally important part of sport and exercise, playing a role in
improving performance, and preventing injury and rehabilitation, but its
scientific underpinnings have, to this point, been overlooked in book
publishing. The Science and
Physiology of Flexibility and Stretching is the most up-to-date and
comprehensive book to cover the underlying physiology and psychology of
stretching, critically assessing why, when, and how we should stretch, as well
as offering a highly illustrated, practical guide to stretching exercises.
Placing stretching in the context of both health and performance,
the first section of the book sets out the science behind stretching,
critically assessing the benefits, disadvantages, and roles of different types
of stretching, exploring the mechanisms behind increasing range-of-movement
through stretching and other methods, and offering evidence-based guidance on
building stretching into warm-ups. In its second section, the book provides a
step-by-step guide to static, dynamic, and PRF stretching exercises for
beginners, through recreational athletes, to elite performers.
Richly illustrated, and including an online resource, The Science and Physiology of Flexibility and Stretching provides an important scientific enquiry into stretching, and an invaluable reference for any strength and conditioning coach or student, personal trainer, sports coach, or exercise scientist.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. My Personal Motivation for Stretching
2. History of Stretching
3. Types of Stretching and the Effects on Flexibility
4. Mechanisms Underlying Acute Changes in Range of Motion
5. Training-Related Range of Motion Changes and Mechanisms
6. Recommendations for Stretching Prescription
7. Stretching Effects on Injury Reduction and Health
8. Does Stretching Affect Performance?
9. Effect of Stretch Training on Performance
10. Other Flexibility Enhancing Techniques
11. Stretching Exercise Illustrations