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1 online resource : illustrations (some color). |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
Human anatomy and physiology |
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Human anatomy and physiology series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Chapter 1. Old Problems and New Perspectives for Postural Analysis -- Chapter 2. The Clinical Usefulness of Head Posture Assessment for Patients with Neck Pain -- Chapter 3. Head and Neck Posture and Upper Spine Morphology in Relation to the Craniofacial Profile and Orofacial Function -- Chapter 4. Emotion: The Missing Link in Posture -- Chapter 5. The Influence of Fear, Happiness and Concern on Posture -- Chapter 6. Influence of Hamstring Extensibility on Spinal and Pelvic Postures in Highly Trained Athletes -- Chapter 7. Spinal Posture in Cycling -- Chapter 8. Effects of Physical and Sporting Activities on Postural Stability in Children -- Chapter 9. The Role of Unstable Shoe Constructions for the Improvement of Postural Control -- Chapter 10. Efficacy of Modified Yoga Positions and Postural Chains Therapy for Spinal Pain Treatment -- Chapter 11. Yoga Postures and Colon Cleanse -- Chapter 12. The Behavior Characteristics and Postural Angles in Teenagers Who Wear High-Heeled Shoes and How Pilates can be Used for Postural Control. |
| Summary |
This book presents an overview of human posture and focuses on how it can be influenced by a number of sporting and physical activities as well as biomechanical, physiological, and psycho-sociological factors. It presents a range of chapters that discuss various assessment protocols to posture and details how certain approaches such as yoga, postural chain theory, and pilates can be integrated into various management programs. It brings together invited contributions from across the world and from authors who are experts in their specific field. This book is intended for those who have an interest in posture and how it influences function, pathology and treatment. It will appeal to students and clinicians of physical therapy, orthopedics, rehabilitation, osteopathy, podiatry and others involved in the study and management of posture.-- Source other than Library of Congress. |
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Description based on print version record. |
| Subject |
Posture.
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Exercise tests.
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Exercise -- Physiological aspects.
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Posture |
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Exercise Test |
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Posture.
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Épreuves d'effort.
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Exercice -- Aspect physiologique.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Healthy Living.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
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MEDICAL -- Preventive Medicine.
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Posture
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Exercise tests
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Exercise -- Physiological aspects
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| Added Author |
Curran, Sarah A., editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Posture New York : Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, [2014] 9781631172526 (DLC) 2014931436 |
| ISBN |
9781631172540 (ebook) |
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1631172549 |
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1631172522 |
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9781631172526 |
| Standard No. |
DEBSZ 472817817 |
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DEBBG BV043780582 |
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DEBBG BV042795666 |
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