Therapy Ball Workbook: Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Stretching, Strengthening, and Rehabilitative Techniques
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (645 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1612432999 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
With 70 highly effective, self-massage movements, this book shows you how to maximize the healing potential of therapy balls to:•Release tension•Alleviate pain•Rehabilitate injuries•Improve core strength•Increase flexibility Therapy Ball Workbook’s clearly explained exercises are paired with step-by-step photos that will help you reduce pain, enhance range of motion, and induce relaxation. It also details the best methods to release painful trigger points and break up soft-tissue adhesions that contribute to chronic pain.. ROLL AWAY ACHES & PAINS Therapy balls may be small, but when used properlythey are powerful
"I have a better understanding of what ball can help me and in" according to AwesomeBEA. Looking at the cover, I thought I was in for another workout book. That was not the case when I started reading the Therapy Ball Workbook. It's not a traditional workout book, but a go-to guide for physical therapy, stretching and overall wellness. The reader will "work out" and probably increase strength in the process, but it's definitely a bonus to everything else that is provided.Most see a therapy ball as a big medicine ball used for working out. According to author Karl Knopf, "most balls used for general fitness and recreation can be repurposed for therapy, be it massage, rehab or conditioning." I wish I had the space in my hom. Lee said Therapy Balls for a self massage. When I picked up this book I thought a therapy ball was just one of those big ones you see at the gym or the ones you sit on instead of a chair. But I was wrong, a therapy ball is all different sizes and you can use them in all different ways. I think the pictures are well done. It’s concise, easy to read and follow. I like the list of the different types of balls to use. There are so many different workouts for the each muscle groups and area of the body. I also like the helpful variations and modification for some of the workouts, which really helps out.I have a friend who is a massage therapist and I showed her this book. She. "I really enjoy trying new work outs" according to Elizabeth Elle. I really enjoy trying new work outs. My family and friends tease me because I always like to try something new. For my birthday, my boyfriend bought me this book and my own therapy ball. I’ve wanted to try this type of work out for so long, because I wanted to be able to work out at home, in front of my TV- and this helps me do that! I LOVE THIS BOOK. This is my new favorite work out book. This book starts you out with the very beginning- there’s even a program called the “start-up routine” to help you get acquainted with how to use this ball! I have always, always hated push-ups. They are the bane of my work-o
Karl Knopf is the coordinator for the fitness therapist program at Foothill College of California and the author of several health and fitness books. He lives in Gilroy, CA.
About the AuthorKarl Knopf is the coordinator for the fitness therapist program at Foothill College of California and the author of several health and fitness books. He lives in Gilroy, CA.