Stretching for Racquet Sports
1st Edition
Published on 30. June 2013
96 pages
978-1-4081-0971-7 (ISBN)
Description
Based on the hugely successful Complete Guide to Stretching,
this new series from Chris Norris is a sport-specific three-phase
programme of stretching, from beginner level, through intermediate
stretches, to advanced dynamic development. Chris introduces the book
with some advice on self-assessment and warm-ups, and at the end of the
book there is a training log to assess development and a handy section
on treating injuries encountered in racquet sports.
With stretches illustrated with full-colour photography, and in a handy sports bag-sized format, Stretching for Racquet Sports is your ideal partner on court.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
Full-colour photography
ISBN-13
978-1-4081-0971-7 (9781408109717)
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Christopher M. Norris
Stretching for Racquet Sports
Book
10/2008
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
€29.89
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Person
Chris Norris is a chartered physiotherapist, sports scientist and
established lecturer and consultant. He has over 20 years' experience
in treating soft-tissue injuries and specialises in sports injuries and
exercise therapy. As Norris Associates he runs two private clinics in
Cheshire and provides consultancy to blue-chip industries and several
leading sports clubs. He is the author of a number of books, including
the bestselling Complete Guide to Stretching and also Stretching for Running, both published by A&C Black.
established lecturer and consultant. He has over 20 years' experience
in treating soft-tissue injuries and specialises in sports injuries and
exercise therapy. As Norris Associates he runs two private clinics in
Cheshire and provides consultancy to blue-chip industries and several
leading sports clubs. He is the author of a number of books, including
the bestselling Complete Guide to Stretching and also Stretching for Running, both published by A&C Black.
Content
- Intro
- Contents
- 1 Introduction
- Why stretch?
- How to use this book
- 2 Before you start
- Equipment
- Warming up
- Checking your flexibility
- Types of stretching and how to use them
- What to expect from stretching
- 3 Exercises
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- 4 When things go wrong
- 5 Training Log
- 6 Terms you should know
- Acknowledgements
- Copyright
