Synopses & Reviews
END PAIN, REGAIN RANGE OF MOTION AND PREVENT RE-INJURYMillions of people suffer from debilitating shoulder problems every year. With Healthy Shoulder Handbook, you can take yourself off that list. This friendly manual outlines the causes for common shoulder conditions, including shoulder impingement, rotator cuff, tendinitis, dislocation and repetitive motion injuries.
Illustrated with over 300 step-by-step photographs, Healthy Shoulder Handbook offers easy-to-follow exercises to:
and#149; Build strength
and#149; Improve flexibility
and#149; Speed up recovery
and#149; Prevent injury
Healthy Shoulder Handbook also features specially designed programs to reverse or alleviate the strain from high-risk sports and occupations, including construction work, desk jobs, tennis, golf and more. Follow the approach in this book and you'll be able to quickly get back to the job (or back on the court!) and stay there--pain free!
Synopsis
Despite its large size and prominence, the fragile structure of the shoulder joint makes injury surprisingly easy. Log too many hours typing at the computer or swing too aggressively at the driving range and one ends up with excruciating pain. Luckily, the step-by-step, self-healing program in this book offers a complete antidote to the most common shoulder problems. With easy-to-do stretches for increased flexibility and carefully designed weight training for increased strength, the Healthy Shoulder Handbook includes everything needed to turn a troublesome shoulder into a sturdy and strong joint capable of conquering the daily rigors of work and play. Designed for more then just rehab, this book also provides a complete program for maintaining healthy shoulders while preventing future reinjury. There's also a special section tailored for athletes who are looking to get back into the game that includes specific regimes for swimming, tennis, softball, and more.
Synopsis
End shoulder pain for good with Dr. Karl Knopf's step-by-step exercises to strengthen, regain range of motion, and prevent future shoulder injuries.
Millions of people suffer from debilitating shoulder problems every year. With Healthy Shoulder Handbook, you can take yourself off that list. This friendly manual outlines the causes for common shoulder conditions, including shoulder impingement, rotator cuff, tendinitis, dislocation and repetitive motion injuries.
Illustrated with over 300 step-by-step photographs, Healthy Shoulder Handbook offers easy-to-follow exercises to:
- Build strength
- Improve flexibility
- Speed up recovery
- Prevent injury
Healthy Shoulder Handbook also features specially designed programs to reverse or alleviate the strain from high-risk sports and occupations, including construction work, desk jobs, tennis, golf and more. Follow the approach in this book and you'll be able to quickly get back to the job (or back on the court ) and stay there--pain free
About the Author
Karl Knopf is the coordinator for the fitness therapist program at Foothill College of California.