Physical Movement

A tender point can be clinically meaningful without being the whole diagnosis. The Myofascial Patient is an advanced guide for physical therapists and rehabilitation professionals who want to use hands-on care, physical agents, and exercise without allowing any technique to replace reasoning. Rather than treating every “knot” as a local tissue problem, Caroline Joy Co shows how to interpret myofascial findings within the patient’s history, symptom behavior, irritability, differential diagnosis, load tolerance, nervous-system sensitivity, recovery, goals, and participation. Readers ...

A groundbreaking and fascinating investigation into the transformative effects of exercise on the brain, from the bestselling author and renowned psychiatrist John J. Ratey, MD. Did you know you can beat stress, lift your mood, fight memory loss, sharpen your intellect, and function better than...

While Parkinson’s Disease can be debilitating, there is plenty of compelling data to show that exercise is one of the best ways of managing PD symptoms. Studies show that regular exercise can improve gait, grip, balance, stability, strength, and motor control in the PD client. In addition, this improvement in movement and mobility helps to reduce falls, injuries, and various other complications of the disease in the PD client.

Are you feeling the weight of stress, and wish your mood and emotions were more stable? Are you feeling overwhelmed and want more energy? If YOU are ready to reclaim your well-being and vitality, then keep reading… Start your own transformative journey with this guide, unlocking the profound benefits of movement for your mind and body. Discover the ancient roots of the movement-as-medicine concept, understanding how exercise serves both as a preventive measure and a remedy. Learn about the cognitive benefits of physical activity, from preserving brain tissue in neurocognitive disorders to...

Are you ready to move beyond quick fixes and discover a proven path to long-lasting strength, mobility, and healing? The Power of Somatic Exercises is your guide to reconnecting with your body, reducing stress, and improving the way you move, feel, and live. This audiobook combines the science of somatic movement with practical, easy-to-follow routines designed to help you relieve chronic pain, stiffness, and tension.

Bloomsbury presents A Beginner's Guide to the Roots of Yoga: How to create a more authentic practice by Nikita Desai read by Nikita Desai, Prasad Rangnekar and Sid Sagar ‘This will play a crucial role in preserving the true spirit of yoga for future generations.’ – Vex King Learn how to...

Celebrity trainer and goop expert Lauren Roxburgh's program that uses pelvic floor strength to release stress, fortify the body, and treat the physical and mental origins of tension. Chances are your body feels some form of stress every day, whether it's inflammation, bloating, tension...

 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. 

A comprehensive resource for yoga teachers, pilates instructors, and movement therapists--exercises, ergonomic adjustments, and daily-living activities for back pain, scoliosis, disc disease, and 18 other spinal conditions Safe Movement for All Spines is an essential guide for all movement...

Transform chronic pain into physical empowerment with an evidence-based physical therapy framework for injury recovery. If you feel anxious about making joint aches worse or frustrated by conflicting fitness advice, this calm, practical guide offers a clear path forward. Safely rebuild your...

Rebuild, Restore, and Rebalance—From Head to Toe. Whether you’re battling chronic pain, recovering from injury, or striving to move at your best, this book is your complete roadmap to a stronger, healthier, and more resilient body. From the neck to the feet—and everything in between—each chapter offers practical, evidence-based guidance to help you understand your body’s mechanics, correct imbalances, and move without pain. Designed for athletes, active individuals, and anyone seeking long-term mobility and strength, this head-to-toe manual bridges the gap between physical therapy...

Whether it's worrying about work, 'doomscrolling' on your phone or overcaffeinating yourself to get through the day, modern lifestyle choices are robbing us from the sleep we deserve. But how can we break free from the vicious cycle of fatigue and insomnia? Allen Carr's Easyway method offers a unique solution. This world-renowned, clinically proven method has helped an estimated 50 million people with their behavioural issues and addictions, including smoking, alcohol, weight control and digital addiction. In this book, this tried-and-tested method is applied to sleeping difficulties.

Proprioception is more than balance. It is how patients learn to sense, control, and trust movement again. The Proprioceptive Patient is an evidence-informed clinical guide for physical therapists, rehabilitation professionals, educators, and students who want to think more precisely about proprioceptive training, body awareness, movement accuracy, and sensorimotor confidence. Too often, proprioception is reduced to wobble boards, foam pads, eyes-closed balance drills, or vague documentation phrases such as “poor proprioception.” This book takes a deeper and more practical approach. It ...

For many young people, physical education is more a source of stress than enjoyment—often marked by anxiety, frustration, and disengagement. When PE becomes overly focused on sport performance or rigid teaching methods, it can alienate students and create lasting negative associations with physical activity. From PE Dread to Delight challenges this narrative. This practical and inspiring guide explores how PE can be transformed into an inclusive, engaging, and meaningful experience for every student. Drawing on the expertise of leading practitioners as well as renowned PE researchers, the...

In Stroke Recovery, Regaining Arm Movement, Tracy share illustrations of the many muscles in the body that participate in the movements of the arm and exercises. In Stroke Recovery Regaining Arm Movement, Tracy brings hope, knowledge, and exercises that can assist a survivor in the healing of their arm, hand, and fingers. In many cases, stroke recovery patients do not receive enough physical therapy to help them reach the full potential in their stroke recovery. This leaves many stroke survivors seeking help from other sources, such as personal trainers, Pilates teachers, and other ...

Sources are scarce in writing about the theme of the role movement, and specifically – exercise, plays in the Bible and how God uses it to accomplish His purposes. A genre I call ‘biblical philosophy,’ is expounded on in the book and I think readers will be pleasantly surprised to see the imperative God places on the discipline of movement science, how faith and fitness are related, and how God ordained that many times physical exertion is a foretaste of the sublime and peer into the spiritual. The reason I wrote this book is to lead readers to Christ and/or deepen already existing ...

Strength doesn't retire. But nobody hands you the plan — until now. You don't need a gym membership. You don't need a trainer, a garage full of equipment, or an hour a day. You need a sturdy chair, ten minutes, and a plan built for how men's bodies change after 60. Chair Exercises for Men Over 60 is that plan. Inside, you'll find 73 seated exercises — every single one clearly illustrated — organized into a structured 28-day program that tells you exactly what to do each day. No guesswork. No jargon. No poses designed for someone half your age. This book will help you: Rebuild muscle ...

Biomechanics of Your Body, A Simplified Way to Learn Human Movement and Muscles easily teaches where a muscle attaches and what movements that muscle performs. Whether you are reaching out to learn more about muscles and movements of the human body for yourself, a class, or your profession, this book is for you. Knowledge is power. The more you know about your own body the better you can take care of it and make it stronger at any age. This book will answer many questions such as: What are the names of the muscles on the human body? What muscles perform which movements? What muscles extend ...

Born blind and declared incurably blind after a series of childhood operations left him with only a slight ability to discern light and shadow, Meir Schneider remained convinced that his handicap was not permanent. As a teenager, he began work with two teachers who gave him exercises and techniques to reverse his blindness. Within four years, he had gained a remarkable degree of vision and begun to develop a system of therapeutic exercise combining movement, breathing, and mental imagery.

Transform your health with beginner fitness strategies rooted in clear, calming exercise science. Whether you are recovering from a sedentary lifestyle or seeking an empowering walking companion, this accessible guide removes the intimidation from getting active. Ditch the extreme workouts and...