Therapeutic Stretching

Prepared by an international authority, Therapeutic Stretching: Towards a Functional Approach offers a highly accessible account of the latest information regarding the role of therapeutic stretching in the management of restricted range of movement (ROM) disorders. Richly illustrated throughout, this exciting new volume covers the physiological basis of stretching, explores its classification and examines what is normal and abnormal in terms of ROM. Chapters then explain the processes that are associated with ROM loss and recovery as well as what makes stretching effective. The experience of pain, sensitization and pain tolerance in relation to stretching and ROM recovery are also discussed. Embracing the latest scientific research, this revolutionary book debunks many traditionally accepted stretching theories and associated techniques and supplants them with a more robust, scientifically valid system of practice. Accompanied by a range of practical on-line videos and over 150 photographs, this volume will be ideal for all manual and physical therapists, sports and personal trainers, and athletes who require special movement ranges. Edited by Eyal Lederman, DO, PhD, Eyal Lederman, Director, Centre for Professional Development in Osteopathy and Manual Therapy, London, UK; Visiting Professor, University College London (UCL) Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science; and Practising Osteopath Table of Contents: Chapter 1 - Introduction to therapeutic and functional stretching Chapter 2 - Functional and dysfunctional ROM Chapter 3 - Causes of ROM loss and therapeutic potential of rehabilitation Chapter 4 - Adaptation in ROM loss and recovery Chapter 5 - Specificity in ROM rehabilitation Chapter 6 - The overloading condition for recovery Chapter 7 - Exposure and scheduling the ROM challenge Chapter 8 - Rehabilitating the active ROM: neuromuscular rehabilitation Chapter 9 - Pain management and ROM-desensitization Chapter 10 - Stretch tolerance model Chapter 11 - Psychological and behavioral considerations in ROM rehabilitation Chapter 12 - Towards a functional approach Chapter 13 - Demonstration of functional approach in ROM rehabilitation Chapter 14 - Summary