Human beings have always moved for what they need until recently. We know how a lack of movement impacts our bodies but how does culture-wide sedentarism impact the world? Movement Matters is an award-winning collection of essays in which biomechanist Katy Bowman continues her groundbreaking presentation on the interconnectedness of nature, human movement, and the environment. Winner: Foreword Indies Book Award (Gold) Here Bowman widens her there...

Lady, a border collie, was born seemingly normal, but soon started losing weight. The vet discovered that she was paralyzed on her left side and unable to control her head movements. Because she was so young, he did not know if this was a permanent condition and wanted to give her a chance. I took her home, and thus began our strange odyssey. Join us as Lady grows and we try to find ways to help her progress. We have learned many things through the...

Nearly two million Americans undergo elective orthopedic surgery each year. As a physical therapist who has spent more than seventeen years helping patients through recovery, author Elizabeth Kaufmann discusses the things that your surgeon usually doesn't cover: preparing your home upon return, understanding your hospital stay, getting the best care from the therapists, and dealing with pain throughout the healing process. You'll also learn the difference...

This book describes the skills and requirements needed to become a sports therapist, discussing the work of strength and conditioning coaches, group exercise instructors, personal trainers, massage therapists, and physical therapists.

Identifies nine distinct parts of the body that are common sites for injuries, with information on how to deal with injuries when they occur; discusses ways to prevent injuries from happening; and includes an illustrated compendium of nearly two hundred exercises for building and maintaining strength, endurance, and flexibility.

"A self-care guide for better back health, with nine essential strategies to support your neck and spine"--