New Releases by BRAD WALKER

Frog and Alligator are in crisis as they reckon with a new awakening.

A guide to glass fusing, glass slumping, and related kilnforming techniques.

For anyone who plays sports and is looking to facilitate recovery or prevent injuries Everyone 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--he works with elite-level and world-champion athletes, and lectures 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. At the heart of The Anatomy of Sports Injuries are 350 images. This second edition includes updated illustrations and more anatomical information and 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.

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Unlock the science of stretching, mobility, and flexibility—with comprehensive, full-color images, 135 illustrated stretches, and a helpful reference chart of the top 5 stretches for common sports injuries For physical therapists, bodyworkers, coaches, and athletes—the ultimate guide to safe, effective stretching This updated edition of The Anatomy of Stretching is an accessible, in-depth resource for enhancing your stretching and fitness regimen in ways that are science-backed, designed to prevent injury, and tailored to enhance mobility and function. Inside, you’ll discover what happens to your muscles on a cellular level when you stretch—and why technique matters. Whether you’re an athlete looking to level up your performance, a fitness pro refining your training programs, or a physical therapist or bodyworker building your hands-on client skills, this book helps you: Improve flexibility and range of motion in every major muscle group Reduce soreness, stiffness, and post-workout fatigue and DOMS Apply different stretching techniques to address specific sports and athletic concerns Learn to balance opposing muscle groups and prevent injuries Stretch correctly every time, aided by in-depth illustrations From static and dynamic stretches to advanced methods like PNF and isometric stretching, Brad Walker explains when and how to use different techniques for maximum benefit. You’ll also find practical warm-up and cool-down protocols; sport-specific stretching recommendations; targeted routines for common injuries; and detailed explanations of 135 illustrated stretches that show which muscles are being lengthened—and how each move supports your athletic performance, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and more.

The Ultimate Guide to Stretching & Flexibility is the book you keep with you wherever you go. It''s an easy-to-use, quick reference guide for anybody involved in health, fitness and sporting activities. Written to minimize the likelihood of sports injury and increase athletic performance, it gives coaches, trainers, athletes and fitness enthusiasts a complete reference handbook to assist with the planning and implementation of their training and rehabilitation sessions. The Ultimate Guide to Stretching & Flexibility includes 144 pages in a convenient A5 size (5.8 x 8.3 inches or 148mm x 210mm), featuring 150 photos of 135 unique stretching exercises. Chapter 1 provides a basic overview of physiology, fitness and flexibility. The many benefits of stretching are outlined in chapters 2 and 3. Chapter 4 details the different types of stretching. While stretching guidelines (i.e., rules and "how to") are presented in chapters 5 and 6. Chapter 7 deals specifically with flexibility testing. While the final chapter and ultimate strength of the book, contains 135 photographs of each stretch with step-by-step instructions. A unique spiral binding allows the book to lay flat without closing on itself, which means you don''t have to hold the book open with one hand while you''re trying to do the stretches. The author, Brad Walker, is a Health Science graduate of the University of New England and has postgraduate accreditation''s in athletics, swimming and triathlon coaching. He has coached elite level and world champion athletes from sports as diverse as triathlon, motor cycle racing, roller skating, squash and baseball, and has lectured extensively on sports injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Anatomie du Stretching présente dans un même ouvrage théorie, anatomie, physiologie et application sous la forme d’exercices pour assouplir son corps ou recouvrir sa souplesse à la suite d’une blessure. Présenté sous forme de fiches, c’est pas moins de 135 exercices clairement détaillés et directement praticables qui vous sont proposés. Pour chacune d’elle, un paragraphe précise comment mettre en oeuvre cet exercice, les muscles étirés pendant le mouvement, les sports qui mobilisent les muscles ciblés, les blessures sportives et des informations supplémentaires pour une pratique correcte ainsi que d’autres exercices complémentaires. Chaque exercice est illustré par des écorchés (plus de 250 planches au total !) mettant en évidence les groupes musculaires concernés et permettant au lecteur de visualiser l’action qui leur est imposé. Regroupés en zones anatomiques, le repérage, grâce aux onglets colorés est aisé et permet au lecteur d’être guidé d’un simple coup d’oeil. Un glossaire précise au novice les termes médicaux. Un livre très complet sur les étirements et la compréhension des mécanismes mis en oeuvre.

A young boy is about to succumb to a deadly sickness and Supergirl makes a vow not to let him die--a vow she will take drastic measures to keep.

The mysterious team of misfits comes straight from the pages of DC''s smash hit Villains Untied-- walking the line between good and evil and taking on the dirtiest, craziest tasks in the DC universe.

Contains in-depth descriptions of 119 sports injuries, each with illustrations that show the anatomy of the injury, and includes line drawings of simple stretching, strengthening, and rehabilitation exercises, as well as advice on injury prevention.

The mysterious team of misfits comes straight from the pages of DC''s smash hit Villains Untied-- walking the line between good and evil and taking on the dirtiest, craziest tasks in the DC universe.

Mplete reference handbook to assist with the planning and inpletation of sessions.