Curves, twists and bends : a practical guide to pilates for scoliosis /: a practical guide to pilates for scoliosis. (2010)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Annette Wellings with Alan Herdman.
• Other Names: Wellings, Annette; Herdman, Alan
• Contents: Introduction. Part 1. Understanding and Awareness. 1.1 What is Scoliosis? Structural and Non-Structural Scoliosis. Symptoms. Idiopathic Scoliosis. Causes. 1.2. Wide Variation of Types. Location of the Curve. Shape of the Curve. Degree of the Curve. Vertebral Rotation. Rib Hump. Kyphosis, Lordosis, Flat Back. 1.3. Four Common Patterns of Curvature. 1.4. The Psychology of Scoliosis. Coping Mechanisms. 1.5. Mind and Body Link. The Bossy Muscle. The Spine Bends Under Physical and Psychological Pressure. Part 2. Exercises for Flexibility and Posture. 2.1. Introduction. 2.2. Principles of Exercise for Scoliosis. 2.3. Posture and Alignment. 2.4. Exercises. Preparation. The Basic Top Ten Exercises. Stretches. De-Rotation. Lengthening. Letting Go of Bossy Muscle. Teaching the Weak Side to Talk. Pelvic Stability. 2.5. Index of Exercises. 2.6. What Exercises to Avoid. 2.7. Possible Goals and Outcomes. 2.8. More About Pilates.
• Publisher Details: London : Singing Dragon
• Publication Date: 2010
• Extent: 1 online resource (158 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 616.7/3062; MEDICAL / Osteopathy; Scoliosis -- Exercise therapy -- Popular works; Pilates method; Scoliosis -- Popular works; MEDICAL / Osteopathy; Complementary Therapies, Healing & Health; Fitness & Diet; Complementary Therapies, Healing & Health; Fitness & Diet; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1299265359; 9781299265356; 9780857010094; 0857010093
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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