Aston (R) Postural Assessment
A New Paradigm for Observing and Evaluating Body Patterns
Published on 18. February 2020
256 pages
978-1-912085-35-4 (ISBN)
Description
This is a brand new edition of a successful book which was one of the first to encourage movement therapists and bodyworkers to look at the postural causes of movement problems, rather than focusing treatment just on the physical symptoms. The book explains how to measure and assess posture and provides tools for doing so. The author introduces her unique perspective on body mechanics - Aston-Mechanics (R) - a departure from the standard model of body posture, and provides many opportunities to practice observation and analytical skills based on this paradigm.
Key features
The author is widely recognized as a pioneer in the art and science of kinetics for her discovery of the Aston (R) Paradigm and consequent development of the many forms of movement, bodywork, fitness and ergonomics of Aston (R) Kinetics.
She created and developed Aston (R) Kinetics as an educational system of movement and bodywork. Rather than enforcing physical symmetry, Aston (R) Kinetics seeks to recognize the asymmetries that are natural to a person's body and to achieve the best movement possible.
Her acute ability to 'see' the body in stillness and motion and to train others to see, move and exercise, established her discipline of bodywork and movement training that is known as Aston (R) Kinetics.
The book is highly illustrated with over 300 photographs and 150 line drawings. All the illustrations are new for this edition.
Key features
The author is widely recognized as a pioneer in the art and science of kinetics for her discovery of the Aston (R) Paradigm and consequent development of the many forms of movement, bodywork, fitness and ergonomics of Aston (R) Kinetics.
She created and developed Aston (R) Kinetics as an educational system of movement and bodywork. Rather than enforcing physical symmetry, Aston (R) Kinetics seeks to recognize the asymmetries that are natural to a person's body and to achieve the best movement possible.
Her acute ability to 'see' the body in stillness and motion and to train others to see, move and exercise, established her discipline of bodywork and movement training that is known as Aston (R) Kinetics.
The book is highly illustrated with over 300 photographs and 150 line drawings. All the illustrations are new for this edition.
More details
Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
File size
53,27 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-912085-35-4 (9781912085354)
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Person
Judith Aston-Linderoth is widely recognized as a pioneer in the art and science of kinetics for her discovery of the Aston (R) paradigm and consequent development of Aston (R) Kinetics. Aston Kinetics is an educational system of movement, bodywork, ?tness, and ergonomics that aims to treat each person's body as unique and customizes the work to match. Rather than enforcing physical symmetry, Aston Kinetics seeks to recognize which asymmetries are natural to a person's body and how to maximize their use when needed. Early in her career, from 1963 to 1972, Aston taught movement, physical education, and dance for performing artists and athletes at Long Beach Community College. In 1968, at the request of Dr. Ida Rolf, she developed the movement education program for Rol?ng SI and taught this program for nearly a decade. Aston is an author, inventor of an array of ergonomic products, and creator of movement and bodywork programs. She continues to teach Aston Kinetics training and certi?cation courses.
Content
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Alignment and geometric shapes
Chapter 3 Seeing alignment shifts from the side
Chapter 4 Seeing alignment shifts from the front view
Chapter 5 Seeing alignment and horizontal tilts from four views
Chapter 6 Seeing rotations
Chapter 7 Combining tracks
Chapter 8 Aston theory and concepts: Part 1
Chapter 9 Aston theory and concepts: Part 2
Chapter 10 Aston theory and concepts: Part 3
Chapter 11 Integrating seeing into your practice
Chapter 2 Alignment and geometric shapes
Chapter 3 Seeing alignment shifts from the side
Chapter 4 Seeing alignment shifts from the front view
Chapter 5 Seeing alignment and horizontal tilts from four views
Chapter 6 Seeing rotations
Chapter 7 Combining tracks
Chapter 8 Aston theory and concepts: Part 1
Chapter 9 Aston theory and concepts: Part 2
Chapter 10 Aston theory and concepts: Part 3
Chapter 11 Integrating seeing into your practice
