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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| The Prerequisites | |
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| Understanding the Basics of Stretching | |
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| Types of Muscle Contractions | |
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| Reflexes Relevant to Stretching | |
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| Types of Stretching | |
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| Guidelines for Stretching | |
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| Focusing on Facilitated Stretching | |
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| Overview of PNF | |
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| From PNF Stretching to Facilitated Stretching | |
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| Guidelines for Performing Facilitated Stretches | |
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| Detailed Sequence for Facilitated Stretching | |
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| Safety Considerations for Facilitated Stretching | |
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| Effect of Fatigue on Stretcher and Partner | |
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| Using the Spiral-Diagonal Patterns of PNF | |
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| Practicing the Patterns as Free Movement | |
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| Stretching With the Patterns | |
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| Strengthening With the Patterns | |
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| The Stretches | |
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| Stretches for the Lower Extremity | |
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| Hip Extensors: Hamstrings and Gluteus Maximus | |
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| Hip Rotators: Piriformis | |
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| Hip Abductors | |
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| Hip Adductors | |
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| Hip Flexors: Quadriceps Group | |
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| Hip Flexors: Psoas and Iliacus | |
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| Plantar Flexors: Gastrocnemius and Soleus | |
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| Toe Flexors: Flexor Hallucis Longus, Flexor Digitorum Longus | |
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| Dorsiflexors: Anterior Tibialis | |
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| Toe Extensors: Extensor Hallucis Longus, Extensor Digitorum Longus | |
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| Evertors--Peroneal (Fibularis) Group; Invertors--Tibialis Anterior and Posterior | |
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| Spiral-Diagonal Patterns for the Lower Extremity | |
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| Stretches for the Upper Extremity | |
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| Shoulder Stabilizers | |
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| Pectoralis Major, Biceps, Triceps | |
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| Muscles of the Wrist and Hand | |
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| Spiral-Diagonal Patterns for the Upper Extremity | |
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| Stretches for the Neck and Torso | |
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| Muscles of the Neck | |
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| Muscles of the Torso | |
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| Beyond the Basics | |
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| Combining Techniques to Release Fibrotic Tissue | |
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| Modifying Fibrotic Tissue to Reduce Pain and Restore Range of Motion | |
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| Blending Soft Tissue Work and Facilitated Stretching | |
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| Releasing Fibrotic Tissue: Six Examples | |
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| Stretching Routines for Specific Activities | |
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| Running | |
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| Throwing and Racket Sports | |
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| Cycling | |
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| Golf | |
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| Swimming | |
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| Everyday Sequence | |
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| Rusty Hinges | |
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| Routines for Common Soft Tissue Injuries | |
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| Caring for Acute and Chronic Injuries | |
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| Focusing on Upper Body Conditions | |
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| Focusing on Lower Body Conditions | |
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| Glossary | |
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| References | |
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| Index | |
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| About the Authors | |