Facilitated stretching

Facilitated Stretching remains the most trusted resource for proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching, an effective and easy-to-use method that involves stretching the muscle, contracting it isometrically against resistance, and then stretching it again to increase range of motion. Featuring a full-color interior, streamlined organization, and a new online video package, the fourth edition brings PNF stretching beyond the treatment room with the inclusion of techniques for the gym, workout room. and home. The fourth edition ofers a visual demonstration of PNF stretching techniques with ore than 320 photos and illustrations. It includes these updates: *a full-color interior provides readers with clear images of the techniques dicussed; *updated graphic elements on select photos hightlight the muscles being stretched as well as the isometric effort for the stretcher and the partner; *streamlined content in two parts, first focusing on the basics and then covering stretches; *expanded content demonstrates how to incorporate stretches into nontherapy workouts to optimize functional training; *an appendix showcases anatomical planes of motion, anatomical terms, and types of joints; *online high-definition video presents both treatment room techniques and simplied PNF stretches for nontherapy setting.