The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion
Revolutionary Program That Lets You Rediscover the Body's Power to Rejuvenate It
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · August 4, 1993
No one is immune.
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- Who it’s for
- A practical case for how everyday movement relates to musculoskeletal pain and physical function.
- Themes
- Musculoskeletal pain, Movement and physical function, Exercise and body alignment
- Genres
- Stretching, Pain Management, Physical Therapy
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No one is immune. For people from champion athletes to desk-bound white-collar professionals, many simple acts of life--a relaxing evening stroll through the neighborhood, an exhilarating run along a sandy beach, just bending down to tie a loose shoelace-are often acts of torture. The walking wounded suffer from torn rotator cuffs, tennis elbow, jogger's knees, bad backs, stiff necks, sore feet, and swollen ankles. It could, without exaggeration, be called a modem epidemic.
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In this brilliant book, renowned anatomical functionalist Pete Egoscue identifies the epidemic's causes and effects. By recognizing that the human body is dependent on adequate motion to maintain its full range of physical functions, he has revolutionized both the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and the techniques for training athletes to achieve peak performance levels. Brimming with common sense and practical advice, the heart of this important book consists of twenty-two easy-to-do, highly effective exercises that stretch, strengthen, and relax the body, allowing a return to proper alignment.
Motion, Reconsidered
A practical case for how everyday movement relates to musculoskeletal pain and physical function.
Come here for
- A clear-eyed look at common aches, from stiff necks to sore feet
- Practical advice grounded in the body's need for adequate motion
Expect
- Twenty-two exercises to stretch, strengthen, and relax
- An emphasis on returning the body to proper alignment
Where it sits
| Physical Therapy | 36% |
|---|---|
| Pain Management | 33% |
| Stretching | 32% |
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Publisher categories
- Exercise & Movement
- Strength Training
- Living with Physical Disability
- Pain Management
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- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Physical Therapy
- Autism Spectrum
- Psychology Resources
- Authors
- Pete Egoscue
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- August 4, 1993
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Musculoskeletal pain · Movement and physical function · Exercise and body alignment
- Reading lane
- Exercise & Movement