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| core strengthening physical therapy: The Complete Book of Core Training Kurt Brungardt, Brett & Mike, 2006-01-11 From the author of the national bestseller The Complete Book of Abs comes the definitive book on the Next Big Thing in fitness -- core training From the bestselling author of The Complete Book of Abs comes this comprehensive guide to a new movement in fitness: core training. The body's core refers to the muscles that comprise the center of your body: the muscles of the abdomen, lower back, butt, and hips. With the increasing popularity of yoga and Pilates -- both of which depend on strong core muscles -- the fitness community has turned its focus from the abs to the core. The Brungardt brothers simple 9-week program is based on over 100 exercises and includes workouts appropriate for beginners and fitness enthusiasts alike. This book will help men and women of all body types and fitness levels to strengthen their core for better mobility, posture, and physique. Get ready to get fit! |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association, 2021-06-01 Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and now in its fourth edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the essential text for strength and conditioning professionals and students. This comprehensive resource, created by 30 expert contributors in the field, explains the key theories, concepts, and scientific principles of strength training and conditioning as well as their direct application to athletic competition and performance. The scope and content of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Access, have been updated to convey the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a strength and conditioning professional and to address the latest information found on the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam. The evidence-based approach and unbeatable accuracy of the text make it the primary resource to rely on for CSCS exam preparation. The text is organized to lead readers from theory to program design and practical strategies for administration and management of strength and conditioning facilities. The fourth edition contains the most current research and applications and several new features: Online videos featuring 21 resistance training exercises demonstrate proper exercise form for classroom and practical use. Updated research—specifically in the areas of high-intensity interval training, overtraining, agility and change of direction, nutrition for health and performance, and periodization—helps readers better understand these popular trends in the industry. A new chapter with instructions and photos presents techniques for exercises using alternative modes and nontraditional implements. Ten additional tests, including those for maximum strength, power, and aerobic capacity, along with new flexibility exercises, resistance training exercises, plyometric exercises, and speed and agility drills help professionals design programs that reflect current guidelines. Key points, chapter objectives, and learning aids including key terms and self-study questions provide a structure to help students and professionals conceptualize the information and reinforce fundamental facts. Application sidebars provide practical application of scientific concepts that can be used by strength and conditioning specialists in real-world settings, making the information immediately relatable and usable. Online learning tools delivered through HKPropel provide students with 11 downloadable lab activities for practice and retention of information. Further, both students and professionals will benefit from the online videos of 21 foundational exercises that provide visual instruction and reinforce proper technique. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition, provides the most comprehensive information on organization and administration of facilities, testing and evaluation, exercise techniques, training adaptations, program design, and structure and function of body systems. Its scope, precision, and dependability make it the essential preparation text for the CSCS exam as well as a definitive reference for strength and conditioning professionals to consult in their everyday practice. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Core Strength for 50+ Karl Knopf, 2012-08-21 Stay young with effective, efficient core strength training that will enhance your spine’s stability and re-educate correct muscle activation patterns. From swinging a golf club to carrying a bag of groceries, the core is everything. Balance, agility and youthful stature are just a few of the benefits of a toned and powerful midsection. Core Strength for fifty+ has everything you need to: Improve posture Enhance sports performance Guarantee low back health Avoid injury With workouts ranging from basic mat work routines to unstable training with foam rollers and stability balls, Core Strength for 50+ provides more than 75 exercises that build and maintain strong muscles in the abs, obliques, lower back and butt. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Solid to the Core Janique Farand-Taylor, 2006 Like your house, your body needs a strong foundation to support it. In your body this foundation is made up of your core, a set of muscles and muscle groups that extend from the base of your spine to the area around your pelvis, including the muscles of your abdominal wall and back. Exercises that strengthen these muscles will foster stability and support for all activities you engage in-from carrying groceries to training for competitive sports. Solid to the Core offers a customizable, progressive program of exercises you can use to strengthen your core. As you blend these exercises into your own personal fitness program, you'll learn to overcome your personal weaknesses and muscle imbalances, reducing pain and risk of stress injuries in the process. In no time at all, you'll discover the power and efficiency that can come from having a strong and stable core. Customize your own personal exercise program to: Minimize your risk of injury Correct muscle imbalances Achieve better posture Relieve chronic muscle and joint pain Feel strong, energetic, powerful, and healthy |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Strengthen Your Core Margaret Martin, 2013-02-26 Strengthen Your Core is the book for individuals who want a safe and effective core exercise program to improve posture, enhance performance, and strengthen from head to toe. Over one hour of video tutorials accompany Strengthen Your Core that explain the key concepts in core strengthening. Video content is available online at www.melioguide.com. The book covers the theory behind core strength and provides detailed descriptions of each of the Plank and Side Plank poses for all client levels-from beginners just starting to build core strength to advanced elite athletes wanting to gain that competitive edge. Core exercises are organized by level-Beginner, Active, Athletic, and Elite. Over 70 Plank and Side Plank poses are described (with photo illustrations). |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Foundation Eric Goodman, Peter Park, 2011-05-10 A sense of fatigue dogs the fitness world. Many of the new programs that are tagged as groundbreaking are actually recycled ideas. Foundation offers something completely different for novices and athletes alike: a simple program with powerful and proven results that will remedy bad posture, alleviate back pain, and help readers break through fitness challenges and plateaus. Dr. Eric Goodman, a brilliant and dynamic young chiropractor, teams up with Peter Park, one of the top trainers in the United States, to radically redefine the core--shifting the focus from the front of the body to the back. Their groundbreaking approach works to strengthen the lower back and the full posterior chain and correct poor movement patterns by addressing mechanical imbalances and weaknesses. Foundation training involves simple movement patterns and is equipment free, creating maximum power, flexibility, and endurance. Word-of-mouth enthusiasm has inspired both Hollywood luminaries and world-class athletes to make Foundation training the core of their fitness programs. Eric and Peter's client list has grown exponentially to include Lance Armstrong, NBA star Derek Fisher, world-champion surfer Kelly Slater, and actor Matthew McConaughey. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Sacroiliac Pain Deborah B. Riczo, 2018 Learn how to address sacroiliac pain through a simple approach that focuses on muscle imbalances and weakness. This book provides basic education, screening guidelines, and exercises for those affected by sacroiliac dysfunction. It introduces the Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal MethodSM, a program that empowers individuals to monitor their symptoms and address them with exercises that focus on muscle imbalances and weakness, helping to improve day-to-day functioning and overall quality of life. Includes access to online videos demonstrating exercises as well as an exercise planner for logging workouts. -- Amazon.com. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: The Core Program Peggy Brill, Gerald Secor Couzens, 2008-12-10 Introducing the fitness program designed by a physical therapist exclusively for women — proven to increase strength, tone muscles and reduce aches and pains in just 15 minutes a day! Few women realize that most popular fitness regimens are designed for men. Yet women have their own unique fitness needs — and using a program developed with men’s bodies in mind is not only ineffective, but can actually result in injury. Renowned physical therapist Peggy Brill has devoted her life to developing an exercise program specifically for women. Based on her understanding of movement dynamics and body structure, these exercises focus on developing and balancing the muscles in the anatomical center of the body — the core — which includes the back, hip and abdominal muscles. Peggy’s remarkable head-to-toe workout targets the “hot spot” areas — neck, back, pelvis, hips, knees — that cause problems for even the healthiest women. In just 15 minutes a day, The Core Program’s easy-to-learn exercises will help women: • Strengthen their bodies to achieve balance and alignment • Eliminate everyday aches and pains • Prevent bone loss • Protect against osteoarthritis • Improve sleep, digestion and circulation • Enjoy better sex • Feel energized all day long • Overcome the effects of aging With inspirational case histories, detailed photographs illustrating each exercise and self-tests for rating balance, flexibility and strength, The Core Program is an owner’s manual for the naturally strong, healthy body every woman should have. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Rehab to Throw Like a Pro Edward Martel, Max Wardell, Marcee Wardell, 2019-05-28 This book serves as a practical guide to maximizing clinicians' effectiveness in rehabilitating overhead throwing athletes. Topics covered will include throwing mechanics, assessment of throwing athletes, and manual therapy with the primary focus of this guide being exercise interventions. Assessment strategies and exercise interventions will be laid out in a progression that can be easily followed and implemented in the clinic today. The inspiration for this book comes from my professional baseball career ending prematurely due to injury. Shortly after I made the 40-man roster for the New York Yankees, I sustained a shoulder injury that altered my career and life. I nearly made it back up to the MLB before sustaining another serious throwing injury. After multiple injuries and surgeries, I dedicated my life and future career, physical therapy, to discovering why throwing injuries occur and how to prevent them. The goal of this book is to give clinicians practical tools and interventions that they can add to their toolbox, without bogging them down with extraneous material and information. My goal for you is that you can make a difference in throwing athletes' careers so they don't have to experience the same career ending injuries that I endured. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Ultimate Core Ball Workout Jeanine Detz, 2005-06 Transform your core muscles with unstable workouts using the exercise ball with this revolutionary fitness book from author Jeanine Detz. From shapely abs to the Pilates Powerhouse, core strengthening has become the main focus for today's exercise enthusiasts. Now, Ultimate Core Ball Workout takes core training to a higher level with its on-the-ball variations of traditional mat exercises. The unique benefits of ball training enable the program in Ultimate Core Ball Workout to produce better results in less time. Any crunch will work the abs, but this book's crunch on the ball simultaneously engages the stabilizing muscles of the abdomen and lower body, working more muscle and producing a more sculpted midsection faster. The exercises outlined in this book are suitable for all levels, from beginner to fitness professional, and the photo sequences and clearly written captions teach proper techniques. Offering more than just good-looking abs, the program in Ultimate Core Ball Workout produces numerous health and fitness benefits, including a stronger, more supportive back, improved posture, better performance in sports, and even more enjoyable sex. Plus, each exercise is presented with tips and modifications to increase the challenge so readers can continue to improve and get stronger over time. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Tom Danielson's Core Advantage Tom Danielson, Allison Westfahl, 2013-01-01 Tom Danielson’s Core Advantage offers a simple, highly effective core strength program for cyclists. This comprehensive approach shows the 50 essential core workout exercises that will build strength and endurance in the key core muscles for cycling--no gym membership required. Professional cyclist Tom Danielson used to have a bad back. He shifted in the saddle, never comfortable, often riding in pain. Hearing that core strength could help his back, he started doing crunches, which made matters worse. He turned to personal trainer Allison Westfahl for a new approach. Danielson and Westfahl developed all-new core exercises to build core strength specifically for cycling, curing Danielson’s back problems. Better yet, Danielson found that stronger core muscles boosted his pedaling efficiency and climbing power. Using Danielson’s core exercises, cyclists of all abilities will enjoy faster, pain-free riding. Cyclists will perform simple exercises using their own body weight to build strength in the low back, hips, abs, chest, and shoulders without adding unwanted bulk and without weights, machines, or a gym membership. Each Core Advantage exercise complements the motions of riding a bike so cyclists strengthen the right muscles that stabilize and support the body, improving efficiency and reducing the fatigue that can lead to overuse injuries and pain in the back, neck, and shoulders. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced training plans will help bike racers, century riders, and weekend warriors to build core strength throughout the season. Each plan features warm-up stretches and 15 core exercises grouped into workouts for injury resistance, better posture, improved stability and bike handling, endurance, and power. Westfahl explains the goal for each exercise, which Danielson models in clear photographs. Riding a bike takes more than leg strength. Now Tom Danielson’s Core Advantage lays out the core strengthening routines that enable longer, faster rides. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Core Assessment and Training Jason Brumitt, 2010 Core health prevents injuries, improves athletic performance and helps rehabilitation. Whether you are a personal trainer, strength coach or rehabilitation professional, this book covers various aspects of core training, from basic to advanced core exercises, stretches and plyometrics. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Anatomy of Core Stability Hollis Lance Liebman, 2013-04-12 [This book].. provides clear, step-by-step illustrated instructions, each with useful tips on how to perform the exercise correctly (and wha to avoid). Alongside each exercise are detailed anatomical illustrations highlighting the muscles that benefit most. Anatomy of core stability provides everything you need to improve your technique and stabilise your core-- Back cover. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Activate Your Horse's Core Narelle C. Stubbs, Hilary Mary Clayton, 2008-01 Activate your horse's core is a step-by-step manual and DVD showing exercises that mobilize the joints and engage the muscles used to round and stabilize the horse's neck, back, and pelvis during athletic activities. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Instant Relief Peggy Brill, Susan Suffes, 2007-12-18 A renowned physical therapist helps you get rid of your pain in just 10 seconds. In this one-of-a-kind book, Peggy Brill, acclaimed author of The Core Program, shows you how to find relief from chronic and everyday aches and pains as well as all those stress-related pains that can attack so suddenly—whether you’re at work, in a car or a plane, at home with your kids, recovering from surgery, or relaxing in bed. Instant Relief provides 100 clearly illustrated, easy-to-do 10-second exercises that provide immediate therapy for every part of your body—from your head to your toes. • Does your upper body ache after hours of hunching over a report due by the end of the day? Try doing the Brill Chicken. For extra relief,there’s the Dead Brill Chicken. • Desperate to get rid of that tension headache? Try the Tongue Press, the Ear Tug, the Cheek Release, or the Scalp Glide. • Is your lower back killing you? Do the Pelvic Rock or the Pelvic Clock. • Feel those calves cramping up again? Do the Ankle Pump. • Need something to relieve your aching feet? Try the Foot Dome, the Toe Lift, or a simple self-massage. • Does your knee hurt when you walk downstairs? Do the Squeeze and Step. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training , 2008 Developed by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), this book is designed to help people prepare for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certification exam or learn the basic principles of personal training using NASM's Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model. The OPT model presents NASM's protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power. More than 600 full-color illustrations and photographs demonstrate concepts and techniques. Exercise color coding maps each exercise movement to a specific phase on the OPT model. Exercise boxes demonstrate core exercises and detail the necessary preparation and movement. Other features include research notes, memory joggers, safety tips, and review questions. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: The Core Strengthening Handbook Claire Heffron Otr/L, Lauren Drobnjak, Claire Heffron, Lauren Drobnjak Pt, 2017-01-12 Do you know a student who slumps and leans in her seat? Do you have a child who just can't seem to sit still? Or maybe there's a kid you know who can't concentrate in the classroom or during homework time. Very often, when we see issues like these, the underlying problem is core strength. Weak core muscles are becoming more and more common in kids today. The Core Strengthening Handbook is the ultimate resource for fun and creative core strengthening activities for kids! Inside, you'll find tons of awesome exercises, games, and activities designed to give kids the strong core foundation they need to succeed! The core is the center of control for everything else the body does. When kids have strong core muscles, it paves the way for the progression of other developmental skills. The core strengthening exercises and activities in this book were created by pediatric occupational and physical therapists and offer playful and creative ways to help your child establish a strong core foundation. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: The Hip and Pelvis in Sports Medicine and Primary Care Peter H. Seidenberg MD, FAAFP, FACSM, RMSK, Jimmy D. Bowen MD, FAAPMR, CAQSM, RMSK, CSCS, David J. King MD, 2016-11-26 Now in a revised and updated second edition, this practical guide remains an invaluable resource for improving the management of hip and pelvis injuries and presents a spectrum of treatment options for children, adolescents, adults and special populations. Opening with valuable clinical pearls for each topic, differential diagnosis is emphasized throughout the chapters, and evidence-based guidelines and sport-specific considerations aid the reader with injury evaluation and care. From fundamentals—including epidemiology, history and physical examination, imaging and gait assessment—to functional therapeutic interventions, injection techniques, taping and bracing, and both surgical and non-surgical interventions, The Hip and Pelvis in Sports Medicine and Primary Care, Second Edition is ideal for sports medicine physicians, primary care physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers alike. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Sit Up Straight Vinh Pham, Jeff O’Connell, 2022-05-10 Futureproof your body and relieve chronic pain resulting from sitting, slouching, and other bad lifestyle habits with this easy-to-perform set of daily stretching and movement routines—from an innovative physical therapist and social media star who coaches dozens of celebrity clients. What if we could easily acquire long-lasting protection for our bodies and escape the chronic pain caused by our sit-all-the-time, slouch-too-much lifestyles? Vinh Pham is a world-class physical therapist who has worked with a broad range of clients—from Olympians to NBA stars to MMA fighters to Golden Globe and Grammy Award–winning artists. Early in his career, he discovered a disappointing truth: most of his patients came to him already in pain. They had lifestyle habits that misaligned their joints and tightened their muscles. And the recent epidemic of prolonged sitting—which represents an all-day assault on the body—has only made things worse. If you’re sitting for more than thirty minutes at a time without getting up, you may be heading toward a world of hurt. Vinh’s answer to the host of muscle maladies that ails us has been a revolutionary concept: why not futureproof? Instead of reacting to chronic pain after it flares up, what if we focused on a “movement discipline” that not only prevents injuries but leads to longer lives, healthier bodies, and a clearer mind? A precise and simple toolkit for tweaking the way we move (or refuse to move), Sit Up Straight outlines a process that starts with a daily posture regimen. Performed correctly, Vinh’s twelve simple movements, which can be done in twenty minutes, will lock in protection for the rest of the day. But Vinh goes further. He provides stretching and exercise routines for many of the specific ailments that affect us—from hamstring pulls to sciatica to rotator cuff problems—and, best of all, he offers a series of customized movements based on age, gender, and the kind of work we perform. “No fancy equipment required...full of good and clear tips and wisdom” (Booklist), Sit Up Straight shows that the solution to becoming pain-free is easier than we think. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: The End of Back Pain Patrick A. Roth, 2014-04-08 Strengthen all the muscles that support your spine—and free yourself from back pain without surgery! Most of what you’ve been told about back pain is completely wrong. Now, for the first time, Dr. Patrick Roth shares his groundbreaking and highly effective plan to alleviate back pain. His progressive and innovative approach will reveal how: Back pain sometimes has little to do with the back. Pain medications can cause more pain. Weight loss does not improve back pain. You know your body best—even better than your doctor. This back-strengthening program goes far beyond traditional abdominal core work to strategically target your “hidden core,” including all the vital front, side, and back muscles that line, stabilize, and support the spine. Dr. Roth empowers your body and mind to remarkably decrease the frequency, intensity, and duration of back pain, giving you true and lasting relief. “A unique program that combines the body and mind in a clear, thorough, and meaningful way.” —Steven Kirshblum, M.D., medical director, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Yoga Fitness for Men Dean Pohlman, 2018-05-08 Maximize athletic performance and increase strength and endurance through the power of yoga. Incorporating yoga into your fitness regime can help you perform better on the sports field and in the gym! Learn how yoga works and integrate key yoga poses and routines to improve flexibility, core strength, and prevent injuries. For centuries yoga has been used to improve overall health and strengthen the mind and body. This yoga guide focuses on helping men perform at their highest fitness levels. Inside the pages of this yoga book you'll find: - More than 50 postures with full-colorr photos and step-by-step instructions. - Over 20 workout routines tailored to specific performance goals, such as endurance and power, or improving your running or weightlifting performance. - Focuses on the functional aspects of yoga, including sports performance and injury prevention. - Information on how yoga can specifically benefit men. - Easy-to-follow steps to execute yoga postures. Yoga is known to have plenty of benefits, but did you know that it also has benefits specifically for men and athletes? At the core, this ancient practice is based on stretching different muscle groups for greater flexibility, ease of movement, and greater power. And these benefits translate to sports performance, gym gains, and overall health - allowing your body to move as it should. No chanting required to master these yoga postures and workouts! Written by Dean Pohlman, sports coach and author, this yoga book for men is focused on yoga's functional fitness benefits and less on the spiritual or emotional aspects. A wonderful gift and fitness resource, Yoga For Men: Build Strength and Improve Performance will help men meet their performance goals, play harder and feel better. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Core Conditioning for Horses Simon Cocozza, 2019-10-22 Gentle ways to improve the horse’s core fitness while relieving pain related to conditions such as kissing spine. Every equestrian wants to know: what is the difference between the horse that “dances” when you are on him, and the one that doesn’t? According to Visconte Simon Cocozza, Trainer and Examiner for the La Fédération Française d'Equitation (FFE), it all comes down to the horse’s posture. The horse’s ability to use the powerful mechanisms already built into his body relies not upon the strength we can see on the outside but the strength on the inside. This invisible and complex arrangement of internal “core” muscles control the horse’s posture, suppleness, and agility. Their good condition is the key to the dance. Equine core muscles are very difficult to isolate with the traditional training techniques common to horse sports. However, by examining what we do with the human body when faced with a weak core, we can find new methods for conditioning these areas of the equine body. Cocozza has taken principles of the human practice of yoga and used them to develop novel ways of reaching deep within the horse’s body and: Gently “unlock” areas that may be a little “rusty.” Improve core fitness. And even relieve pain related to conditions such as kissing spine. In this highly illustrated book, he provides step-by-step instruction explaining easy mounted exercises that enhance the horse’s posture, and boost his confidence in his body and movement, making him easier to ride, and ultimately, the dance partner you’ve always imagined. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Strengthen Your Back DK, 2013-10-21 Strengthen Your Back covers all practical aspects of back care from diagnosis and treatment to exercises and pain relief. Illustrated step-by-step exercises help you address your back and neck pain, alongside carefully planned strategies to stop injuries recurring. Simple, clear diagrams show the anatomy of your back and neck and specialized sections deal with back pain in specific scenarios such as home, work, driving and gardening. Includes advice on where to seek help and how to get the best results from rehabilitation. Play an active role in your healthcare with Strengthen Your Back! |
| core strengthening physical therapy: NeuroKinetic Therapy David Weinstock, 2012-06-05 NeuroKinetic Therapy is based on the premise that when an injury has occurred, certain muscles shut down or become inhibited, forcing other muscles to become overworked. This compensation pattern can create pain or tightness. By applying light pressure that the client then resists, the practitioner can evaluate the strength or weakness of each muscle, revealing the sources of injury and retraining the client’s body to remove the compensation patterns—reprogramming the body at the neural level.This easy-to-follow practitioner’s manual presents a series of muscle tests specially designed to uncover and resolve compensation patterns in the body. Author David Weinstock begins by explaining how this approach stimulates the body and mind to resolve pain. Organized anatomically, each section of the book includes clear photographs demonstrating correct positioning of the muscle accompanied by concise explanations and instructions. Labeled anatomical illustrations appear at the end of each section showing the relationships between the muscles and muscle groups. This essential resource is especially useful for physical therapists, chiropractors, orthopedists, and massage therapists looking for new ways to treat underlying causes of pain. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: BOSU FITNESS - Complete Cardio, Strength and Core Conditioning Marina Aagaard, 2013-04-17 A comprehensive compilation of BOSU exercises and programs. Over 100 exercises plus variations and program design tips. Motivating one-on-one and group exercises for beginners, intermediate and advanced exercisers. More than 200 photos and step-by-step text on proper exercise technique. Expert tools and 'templates' for programming, e.g. agility, circuit and interval training workouts. The book features two unique programs: A complete BOSU total body cardio, strength and core conditioning workout - and a BOSU bodytoning workout. 'BOSU FITNESS', is a valuable tool and reference book for physical exercise leaders, personal trainers, group exercise instructors, physiotherapists and PE teachers using the BOSU and similar fitness equipment. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Fitness on the Ball Anne Spalding, Linda E. Kelly, 2010 Exercise balls have steadily become more popular since they were first introduced, for two good reasons: They're fun and they work! People who are on the ball find themselves rolling toward improvements in strength, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory fitness. Authors Anne Spalding and Linda Kelly published a version of this book just for kids, but they've done extensive research and discovered adults like to have fun, too--and stand to benefit just as much as kids in using exercise balls. So the authors expanded this new book to include exercises and information for instructors and participants of all ages and included activities that can be used not only in school gymnasiums and classrooms but in exercise facilities, workplaces, and homes as well. This book features the following material: -A CD-ROM that includes an image bank, reproducibles, activity sheets, assessments, lesson plans, a glossary of terms, and other teachers' tools -An expansion from K-5 to all ages -Photos, illustrations, and anatomical drawings depicting the muscles as they are being worked in the five core activities -Information and suggestions for using the exercise balls in adapted physical education The exercises are easy to follow and well illustrated, making this a practical and user-friendly resource. Not only will you be equipped to do or teach the over 110 exercises included in the book, but you'll also receive valuable advice on managing your equipment and classes to help you--and your participants--get the most out of your program. And the expansion of this book to include all ages makes it perfect for schools, fitness centers, YMCAs, and wherever fitness is valued--even at home. Fitness on the Ball is presented in three parts: Part I focuses on the basics of using the exercise ball, including safety issues, social and emotional challenges, and management of the ball. Part II features over 110 exercises that you can do on and with the ball, including exercises for core strength, balance, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, and flexibility. Part III explores the latest research on the impact of physical activity on the brain and also explains how to use exercise balls in a variety of settings, including gyms, classrooms, workplaces, and homes. So if you want to get on the ball and take a step toward a healthier lifestyle--and lead participants in doing so as well--this is the book for you! With its well-researched information, its teacher-tested lesson plans and exercises, its visual format, and its wealth of tools, Fitness on the Ball is a sure hit, no matter what group you lead or setting you are in. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Prolapse Exercises Inside Out Michelle Kenway, 2013-07-31 Prolapse exercises helps women improve prolapse support and exercise with confidence to stay in shape |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Psoas Strength and Flexibility Pamela Ellgen, 2015-02-24 A COMPLETE GUIDE TO PREVENTING BACK AND HIP INJURIES BY STRENGTHENING THE MUSCLE GROUP CONNECTING YOUR UPPER AND LOWER BODY Connecting the lower spine to the hips and legs, a strong and flexible psoas muscle is vital for everyday movements like walking, bending and reaching, as well as athletic endeavors like jumping for a ball, holding a yoga pose and swinging a golf club. With targeted information and exercises, this book’s step-by-step program guarantees you’ll transforms this vulnerable muscle, including: •Develop a powerful core •End back pain •Increase range of motion •Improve posture •Prevent strains and injuries Packed with 100s of step-by-step photos and clear, concise instructions, Psoas Strength and Flexibility features workouts for toning the muscle as well as rehabbing from injury. And each program is based on simple matwork exercises that require minimal or no equipment. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete Gary L. Harrelson, 2004 Represents collaboration among orthopaedists, physical trainers, and athletic trainers. It reviews the rehabilitation needs for all types of sports injuries, stressing the treatment of the entire kinetic chain with various exercises. Chapters have been extensively revised, featuring new concepts and techniques. The 3rd edition includes four new chapters (Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control; Cervical Spine Rehabilitation; Functional Training and Advanced Rehabilitation; and Plyometrics), new contributors and new features, such as summary boxes and tables. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance Stuart McGill, |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Lumbar Segmental Instability Robert Gunzburg, Malcolm Henry Pope, 1999 This volume provides a review of the definition, biomechanics, physiopathology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of lumbar segmental instability. The contributors address the controversies surrounding this condition and offer clinicians guidance in choosing appropriate and cost-effective therapy. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Master Your Core Bohdanna Zazulak, 2022-03-29 The term core stability has been overhyped and misconstrued, leading people astray with endless crunches and swinging kettlebells, onto a fast track to injury and despair. Instead of following the latest injury-prone fad, you're about to discover a set of 50 science-based core exercises to tone your body and train your core for functional performance whether you're training for a world championship or just trying to walk without falling.Dr. Bohdanna Zazulak has devoted her career to figuring out why so many women get injured in sports and everyday life. What she discovered is that properly training your core muscles is the most important thing you can do to improve your health, build strength, and reduce your risk of injuries (for men and women).In this book, Dr. Zazulak explains in simple terms what core stability truly means from a scientific perspective, and how a stable core directly relates to less injuries, better performance, and better physical, mental, and emotional health. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: The Neurodynamic Techniques David Sheridan Butler, 2005 This book and accompanying DVD will help to deal with physical health and sensitivity issues related to all peripheral and central nervous system-based pain presentations. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Exercise for Better Bones Margaret Martin, 2015-07-27 Exercise for Better Bones is the most comprehensive and current exercise program for people with osteoporosis, osteopenia and low bone density. Written by Physical Therapist Margaret Martin, Exercise for Better Bones has been used by thousands of individuals around the world to improve their bone health and reduce their risk of a fall and fracture. Exercise for Better Bones is designed for any individual with osteoporosis and in need of a safe and effective osteoporosis exercise program. The book offers four program levels: Beginner, Active, Athletic and Elite. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Self-Compassion Dr. Kristin Neff, 2011-04-19 Kristin Neff, Ph.D., says that it’s time to “stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind.” Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest potential and a more contented, fulfilled life. More and more, psychologists are turning away from an emphasis on self-esteem and moving toward self-compassion in the treatment of their patients—and Dr. Neff’s extraordinary book offers exercises and action plans for dealing with every emotionally debilitating struggle, be it parenting, weight loss, or any of the numerous trials of everyday living. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: A Man's Guide to Muscle and Strength Stephen Cabral, 2012 Choose from 9 6-week programs designed to increase strength, power, agility, muscle mass and total body conditioning. Each program can be customized to fit your schedule, your life and your goals. Work out at home or in the gym with over 140 of the most effective strength building and body shaping exercises. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Therapeutic Exercise for Lumbopelvic Stabilization Carolyn Richardson, Paul W. Hodges, Julie Hides, 2004 This book presents the latest information and research on the prevention and management of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. It introduces the reader to an approach to clinical management and prevention based on that research. This text's impressively thorough coverage makes it an indispensable text for both researchers and clinicians in the field of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Foam Rolling Karina Inkster, 2015-05-19 50 Exercises for Massage, Injury Prevention, and Core Strength Get stronger and prevent injuries with an easy workout you can do at home! Foam Rolling is an exciting new book about the unique workout that conditions and strengthens muscles while stretching and restoring them. Foam rolling has been popular with physical therapists for years as a gentle yet effective way to heal overworked muscles and eliminate painful knots, and has recently become a fixture in yoga and Pilates studios. With this book as your guide, it’s easier than ever to reap the rewards of a foam rolling workout right at home! Written by a personal trainer with more than ten years of experience, Foam Rolling features easy-to-follow instructions for exercises that are backed up by scientific research about the many benefits of foam rolling, from improved posture to increased flexibility. Many even report feeling less stressed after working out with a foam roller! The book also features expert tips and advice from trainers, physical therapists, and sports medicine specialists. Foam Rolling is sure to have you rolling away muscle pain and dissolving stress all while getting a great workout! |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Strength Ball Training Lorne Goldenberg, Peter Twist, 2007 Presents step-by-step illustrated instructions for nearly seventy Swiss and medicine ball exercises for strength, flexibility, and core stabilization. Includes Strength ball training DVD. |
| core strengthening physical therapy: Introduction to Surface Electromyography Jeffrey R. Cram, Glenn S. Kasman, Jonathan Holtz, 1998 Surface EMG is a popular tool used by physical therapists, occupational therapists, and chiropractors in both assessing and treating a wide range of neuromusculoskeletal disorders. This book provides the basics of surface EMG. It addresses such questions as what is EMG? Why use surface EMG? When and how is it used? Featuring a complete Atlas for Electrode Placement, the book introduces electrode placement strategies for various disorders, understanding and interpreting the surface EMG signal, and basic formulations for treatment strategies. Each chapter includes clinical examples to orient the practitioner to surface EMG's potential use. |
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