The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Maintenance and Repair

The new standard in fitness books, featuring hundreds of at-home stretches and exercises. At last, the first complete, fully illustrated compendium of stretching and exercises for every part of the body, backed by the experience and medical and scientific authority of the American Physical Therapy Association. Each exercise in the book has been prepared and reviewed by a special editorial board, chaired by Dr. Marilyn Moffat, president emeritus of the APTA, and widely considered to be the preeminent expert in the field. Broken down into three major sections, The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Repair and Maintenance first offers illustrated descriptions of the structure and mechanics of each major body part, explaining what can go wrong and how to properly care for that area. A middle section provides general information on posture, body mechanics, weight control, aerobic conditioning, and maintenance programs. Each chapter references the main part of the book, the catalog of exercises.

The new standard in fitness books, featuring hundreds of at-home stretches and exercises. At last, the first complete, fully illustrated compium of stretching and exercises for every part of the body, backed by the experience and medical and scientific authority of the American Physical Therapy Association. Each exercise in the book has been prepared and reviewed by a special editorial board, chaired by Dr. Marilyn Moffat, president emeritus of the APTA, and widely considered to be the preeminent expert in the field.

Broken down into three major sections, the book first offers illustrated descriptions of the structure and mechanics of each major body part, explaining what can go wrong and how to properly care for that area. A middle section provides general information on posture, body mechanics, weight control, aerobic conditioning, and maintenance programs. Each chapter references the main part of the book, the catalog of exercises.

"...a fully illustrated compendium of stretching & exercises backed by the American Physical Therapy Association...covers structure & mechanics of each major body part & provides information on posture, weight control, maintenance, etc."

Cover Back Cover Title Contents Preface: A Word from APTA Introduction: Body Maintenance and Repair Part I 1. The Back 2. The Neck 3. The Jaw 4. The Shoulder 5. The Elbow 6. The Wrist and Hand 7. The Hip 8. The Knee 9. The Ankle and Foot Part II 10. Posture 11. Gait 12. Body Mechanics 13. Body Weight 14. Footwear 15. Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility 16. Sports 17. Work Part III 18. Strength and Endurance Exercises 19. Flexibility Exercises Appendix A: First Aid Basics Appendix B: Cardiovascular Conditioning INDEX A comprehensive handbook for developing and maintaining fitness offers clear illustrations and practical advice for stretching and exercising all parts of the body, explaining bodily mechanics, discussing posture and weight control, and much more. Original. 17,500 first printing. The new standard in fitness books, featuring hundreds of at-home stretches and exercises. 500 line drawings