Anatomy of Movement (Revised Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (605 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0939616572 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 316 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Her lifelong involvement with dance, both as performer and teacher, led to an interest in other physical disciplines and to more formal study of the complex and integrated movements of the body. She studied physiotherapy at the French School of Orthopedics and Massage in Paris, and subsequently developed an innovative method for teaching the physical structures of anatomy in relation to movement, which
The text has also been updated, and the sequencing of the presentation of the musculoskeletal anatomy has been revised in part.. The focus throughout the book is on anatomy not for its own sake, but in its functional relationship to the actual movements of the body in dance, exercise, and other physical disciplines. In this newly-revised edition, a majority of the thousand-plus illustrations are new or have been modified by the author from the original edition. In clear and concise text illustrated with more than a thousand graphic drawings, the author guides the reader on a lively tour of the muscles, bones, ligaments and joints of the arms, legs and trunk. Anatomy of Movement presents a dynamic, integrated approach to the study of the physical structures of the musculoskeletal system and their functional relationship to the movements of the human body
Great for students, yogis, and teachers! KD of Valhalla Fantastic book and required reading for any serious yoga practitioner or teacher. I'm sure most customers are probably in medical school that need this, but regardless of why you need this book, know that it is brand new, has sharp, detailed pictures and explanations, a. "Excellent book for beginning and intermediate students" according to C. Good. _Anatomy of Movement_ by Blandine Calais-Germain is an excellent book for someone who is new to kenesiology, and also for the beginning and intermediate athlete.As its title suggests, _Anatomy of Movement_ focuses on the bones, muscles, ligaments & tendons we use when w. Excellent Anatomy Guide for Athletes Patrick D. Goonan The Anatomy of Movement is a well-written and organized book that is targeted to athletes, dancers and others who need to understand physical structures and their functional relationships to movement.The book has very clear and detailed line drawings that are easy to un
--Daria Pace, Instructor Trainer, Romana s Pilates®This work is truly by one who understands movement. --Moira McCormack, MSc, MCSP, SRP, Lecturer in Anatomy, Royal Academy of DanceOur students love it! The consistent sequencing of information about each body region helps students develop a thinking process about that part, i.e., 'This is how it's put together, so this is how it works.' --Pat Archer, M.S., L.M.P., A.T.C., Director of Education, Brenneke School of Massage, Seattle . We believe it s a great source of information to heighten one s understanding and awareness of how the body moves. The text is a necessity for all dance teachers and students in their pursuit of further knowledge of the art form. Calais-Germain shows