Best Selling Books by Brad Walker

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 ......

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.