A Guide to Better Movement

The Science and Practice of Moving With More Skill and Less Pain

A Guide to Better Movement offers a clear and practical look at emerging science related to the brain's role in movement and pain. It is written for movement professionals, athletes, chronic pain sufferers, and anyone else interested in moving better and feeling better. In this book, you will learn:    

• The essential qualities of movements that are healthy and efficient   
• Why good movement requires healthy "maps" in the brain   
• Why pain is sometimes more about self-perception than tissue damage or injury    
• The science behind mind-body practices   
• General principles that can be used to improve any movement practice

©2014 Todd R. Hargrove (P)2020 Tantor

Evidence-informed

I am an evidence-informed physio that frequently recommends this book to my patients who are experiencing chronic pain. It thoroughly explains our current understanding of pain and how to navigate around it with movement.