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Differential Diagnosis, Clinical Foundations, Treatment Principles and Clinical Protocols (Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy, Volume 3)
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Medical Qigong Exercise Prescriptions
: :Medical qigong is one of the four main branches of Chinese medicine, and it is the energetic foundation upon which the others (acupuncture, herbal medicine, and medical massage) are based. Medical qigong and tai chi exercises are becoming more popular, but there are few books that discuss how they can be used to help address specific disorders. This book is the first medical qigong book that does not simply introduce a set of exercises that are a part of a general qigong routine. Rather, the exercises provided are those prescribed ...
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Therapeutic Exercise for Lumbopelvic Stabilization: A Motor Control Approach for the Treatment and Prevention of Low Back Pain
: :This book presents the latest information and research on the prevention and management of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. It introduces the reader to an approach to clinical management and prevention based on that research. This text's impressively thorough coverage makes it an indispensable text for both researchers and clinicians in the field of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.· Written by 3 of the foremost researchers in the field, the material features a high level of credibility and respect, unlikely to be found in any other reference on musculoskeletal dysfunction.· Coverage offers ...
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Concepts of Athletic Training
: :This text is written for individuals entering the physical education and/or coaching fields. Based on the successful first edition, the second edition has been revised and updated to include the most current information on a broad range of topics. The focus remains on prevention and the emergency care of common sports injuries. The goal of this book is to prepare physical educators and coaches for working with athletes and managing sports injuries in the absence of a certified athletic trainer. The information presented here represents the most current thinking by ...
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Exercises for Osteoporosis, Third Edition: A Safe and Effective Way to Build Bone Density and Muscle Strength and Improve Posture and Flexibility (Exercises for)
: :The definitive and easy-to-follow exercise guide for maintaining healthy, strong bones.More than 25 million Americans, almost 10% of our population, suffer from osteoporosis. While it is often thought of as an old woman’s disease, about 20% of osteoporosis sufferers are men and a growing number of young women, especially athletes, are being diagnosed with the disease.The good news is that we can help prevent and treat osteoporosis and its precursor, osteopenia. Exercise can increase bone density, strengthen muscles, and improve balance and flexibility, thus reducing the risk of injury and ...
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Exercises for Osteoporosis: A Safe and Effective Way to Build Bone Density and Muscle Strength, Revised Edition
: :Over 25 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis. The disease eventually affects 1 out of every 2 women and 1 out of every 5 men, which is expected to double in the next 25 years.Most physicians now encourage an active lifestyle to help strengthen bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.Exercises for Osteoporosis is an essential book for any and all at risk for this debilitating disease, with over 100 detailed exercises for all people, at all levels of fitness, and at all stages of the disease.Featuring:* Exercises for the neck, ...
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The Alexander Technique: The Essential Writings of F. Matthias Alexander
: :Over 25 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis. The disease eventually affects 1 out of every 2 women and 1 out of every 5 men, which is expected to double in the next 25 years.Most physicians now encourage an active lifestyle to help strengthen bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.Exercises for Osteoporosis is an essential book for any and all at risk for this debilitating disease, with over 100 detailed exercises for all people, at all levels of fitness, and at all stages of the disease.Featuring:* Exercises for the neck, ...
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Prevention's Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss: Slim Your Belly, Butt, and Thighs--And Get Fit Twice as Fast
: : Getting slim, fit, and toned often seems like a daunting challenge. That’s why Prevention, America’s leading health magazine, has developed proven shortcuts that work. Prevention contributing fitness editor Chris Freytag details how you can lose up to 30 percent more weight than you can with traditional 40-minute exercise programs. The secret is fun, fast 10-minute workouts that blast fat. In this book, you'll find:-a dynamic plan for losing 25 pounds or more—without getting discouraged along the way -a program to jump-start stalled weight loss and quickly shed those last stubborn 10 ...
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Overcome Neck and Back Pain
: :If you suffer from back pain, as 85 percent of Americans do, you may think there is no way to bring about a complete end to your pain. Books, videos, and even doctors offer ways to manage the pain, but not to stop it. Finally there is a solution. Overcome Neck & Back Pain, the international bestseller, provides a means to end your back pain permanently through an easy-to-follow four-part program of structural analysis and correction, stretching, strengthening, and relaxing.Kit Laughlin spent years suffering from back pain, and, in search ...
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Clinical Mastery in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain
from: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
: :This concise and easily referenced clinical text brings together editors from a range of disciplines--including chiropractic, osteopathy, physical therapy, and medicine--to address therapeutic approaches to common muscle and joint pain. Organized by chief complaint, each chapter follows a structured format that takes readers from overview and assessment, through a case history, to a planned program of rehabilitation, generalization to similar conditions, and a treatment protocol. Readers will explore key differences in assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation--a great aid in choosing the best therapy for each patient. The book's practical, case study ...
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