ABSTRACT

Corrective and functional exercise is a rapidly advancing field. Exercise is an essential factor in all injury recovery, conditioning and performance, and if used correctly can play a preventative role in injury management. In the injured athlete, gym user or armchair athlete, corrective exercise can help to restore range of motion, re-build strength, endurance and power, re-establish neuromuscular control and balance, and provide positive progress for a specific sport or a healthier lifestyle.

Written by an experienced specialist in the field of rehabilitative and performance exercise, this book provides an essential practical guide to corrective and functional exercise for every sports therapist and fitness trainer, particularly those taking diplomas or NVQs at level 3. Packed with photos and illustrations, and full of accessible step-by-step explanations of the latest rehabilitative methods, every corrective and functional technique is covered in detail, from initial consultation to whole body exercises.

part 1|34 pages

An Introduction to Corrective Exercise

chapter 2|6 pages

Principles of Postural Assessment

chapter 3|8 pages

Principles of Movement

chapter 4|7 pages

Principles of Manual Muscle Testing

chapter 5|9 pages

Principles of Programme Design

part 2|70 pages

The Shoulder

chapter 6|8 pages

Functional Shoulder Anatomy

chapter 7|14 pages

Evaluation of the Shoulder

chapter 8|47 pages

Corrective Exercise for the Shoulder

part 3|62 pages

The Trunk and Spine

chapter 9|8 pages

Functional Trunk And Spine Anatomy

chapter 10|15 pages

Evaluation of the Trunk

chapter 11|37 pages

Corrective Exercise for the Trunk

part 4|88 pages

The Pelvis, Hip and Knee

chapter 12|14 pages

Functional Pelvis, Hip and Knee Anatomy

chapter 13|22 pages

Evaluation of the Pelvis, Hip And Knee