Therapeutic Stretching

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.

"This is a highly enjoyable and well presented book that I recommend for any clinician from student to experienced practitioner. It is suitable for all physiotherapists, manual therapists, sports physiotherapists/therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, sports scientists, athletes and patients who would like to understand, recover and improve their range and ease of movement." Reviewed by: Jimmy Reynolds, Head of Sports Medicine - Academy, Ipswich Town Football Club, Date: Oct 14

• 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

  Autorentext

  Professor Eyel Lederman is Director, Centre for Professional Development in Osteopathy and Manual Therapy, London, UK; Visiting Professor, University College London (UCL) Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science; and a practicing osteopath. Eyal completed his PhD in physiotherapy at King's College London where he researched the neurophysiology of manual therapy. He is actively involved in manual therapy research at UCL, exploring the clinical use of therapeutic stretching. Eyal regularly teaches manual therapy techniques and the physiological basis of manual therapy in different schools across the UK and abroad. He has published many articles in the area and is the author of Harmonic Technique, The Science and Practice of Manual Therapy, Neuromuscular Rehabilitation in Manual and Physical Therapies and Therapeutic Stretching: Towards a Functional Approach.

  Klappentext

  Offers an account of the information regarding the role of therapeutic stretching in the management of restricted range of movement (ROM) disorders. This volume covers the physiological basis of stretching, explores its classification and examines what is normal and abnormal in terms of ROM.

  Inhalt

  Chapter 1 - Introduction to therapeutic and functional stretching

  Chapter 2 - Functional and dysfunctional ROM

  Chapter 3 - Causes of ROM loss and therapeutic potential of rehabilitation

  Chapter 4 - Adaptation in ROM loss and recovery

  Chapter 5 - Specificity in ROM rehabilitation

  Chapter 6 - The overloading condition for recovery

  Chapter 7 - Exposure and scheduling the ROM challenge

  Chapter 8 - Rehabilitating the active ROM: neuromuscular rehabilitation

  Chapter 9 - Pain management and ROM-desensitization

  Chapter 10 - Stretch tolerance model

  Chapter 11 - Psychological and behavioral considerations in ROM rehabilitation

  Chapter 12 - Towards a functional approach

  Chapter 13 - Demonstration of functional approach in ROM rehabilitation

  Chapter 14 - Summary