The focus of this text is to improve individualized clinical, work, recreational and home exercise programmes by presenting illustrated exercise instructions using resistive bands. The book provides over 275 illustrated exercises for the therapist, chiropractor, physical or healthcare professional to formulate into a comprehensive resistive band exercise programme.
Over seventy safe, simple exercises you can do virtually anywhere for better strength, balance, and functional fitness—no heavy weights required! Resistance bands were first used in physical therapy settings to introduce low-intensity strength training for rehabilitating patients. Today they’re an increasingly popular fitness tool that comes in all levels of resistance and is perfect for targeting and working every major muscle group. Using this simple, lightweight, easily portable device, you can: • Increase Muscle and Bone Strength • Improve Balance • Reduce Lower Back Pain • Rehabilitate Injuries Resistance Band Workbook offers more than seventy safe, effective exercises paired with clear captions and step-by-step photos that can be done practically anywhere, anytime. In addition, special programs will enhance your daily life, whether you’re looking to revamp your physique, elevate your sports performance, or just improve your functional fitness.
Learn how to maximize strength, speed, and power in the gym, at home, or on the road. The books shows you why strength bands are the ultimate tool for targeting, isolating, and developing every major muscle group.
Discover the power of resistance bands in rehabilitating injuries and strengthening the body through low-impact workouts complete with step-by-step photos. Ranging in intensity from super easy to extremely hard, the resistance band exercises in this book are sure to effectively and safely help you overcome any injury by building up strength and stability over time. Each section of the book by Dr. Karl Knopf targets a specific body part, with detailed anatomical information and easy-to-follow recovery routines for: Neck Shoulders Elbows Wrists & Hands Lower Back Hips Knees Ankles & Feet Whether you’re looking to reduce pain, transform troublesome muscles, or get back in the game, Injury Rehab with Resistance Bands provides rehab techniques for your exact injury, including: Arthritis & Tendinitis Bursitis & Fasciitis Ligament & Meniscus Injuries Sprains & Strains Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Rotator Cuff Injuries
Discover 50 fabulous, sculpting exercises for the upper and lower body with all the equipment you need to perform them: two safe, portable giant rubber bands-"a gym in a pocket." Illustrated with clear, step-by-step photographs, the exercises in this book trim thighs and buttocks; strengthens backs, arms, and shoulders; streamlines calves, smoothes midriffs and hips. Because muscles work twice as hard as they would without the band, results are visible after only three weeks of working out for as little as ten minutes a day. Complete with health and diet tips, exercise variations, and five compete workouts-including a beginner's program, a ten-minute program, and an advanced program--The Rubber Band Workout is the perfect, affordable solution for people who want a great body but have little time to spend getting it.
Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fourth Edition With Online Video, presents foundational information that instills a thorough understanding of rehabilitative techniques. Updated with the latest in contemporary science and peer-reviewed data, this edition prepares upper-undergraduate and graduate students for everyday practice while serving as a referential cornerstone for experienced rehabilitation clinicians. The text details what is happening in the body, why certain techniques are advantageous, and when certain treatments should be used across rehabilitative time lines. Accompanying online video demonstrates some of the more difficult or unique techniques and can be used in the classroom or in everyday practice. The content featured in Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries aligns with the Board of Certification’s (BOC) accreditation standards and prepares students for the BOC Athletic Trainers’ exam. Author and respected clinician Peggy A. Houglum incorporates more than 40 years of experience in the field to offer evidence-based perspectives, updated theories, and real-world applications. The fourth edition of Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries has been streamlined and restructured for a cleaner presentation of content and easier navigation. Additional updates to this edition include the following: • An emphasis on evidence-based practice encourages the use of current scientific research in treating specific injuries. • Full-color content with updated art provides students with a clearer understanding of complex anatomical and physiological concepts. • 40 video clips highlight therapeutic techniques to enhance comprehension of difficult or unique concepts. • Clinical tips illustrate key points in each chapter to reinforce knowledge retention and allow for quick reference. The unparalleled information throughout Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fourth Edition, has been thoroughly updated to reflect contemporary science and the latest research. Part I includes basic concepts to help readers identify and understand common health questions in examination, assessment, mechanics, rehabilitation, and healing. Part II explores exercise parameters and techniques, including range of motion and flexibility, proprioception, muscle strength and endurance, plyometrics, and development. Part III outlines general therapeutic exercise applications such as posture, ambulation, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise equipment, and body considerations. Part IV synthesizes the information from the previous segments and describes how to create a rehabilitation program, highlighting special considerations and applications for specific body regions. Featuring more than 830 color photos and more than 330 illustrations, the text clarifies complicated concepts for future and practicing rehabilitation clinicians. Case studies throughout part IV emphasize practical applications and scenarios to give context to challenging concepts. Most chapters also contain Evidence in Rehabilitation sidebars that focus on current peer-reviewed research in the field and include applied uses for evidence-based practice. Additional learning aids have been updated to help readers absorb and apply new content; these include chapter objectives, lab activities, key points, key terms, critical thinking questions, and references. Instructor ancillaries, including a presentation package plus image bank, instructor guide, and test package, will be accessible online. Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fourth Edition, equips readers with comprehensive material to prepare for and support real-world applications and clinical practice. Readers will know what to expect when treating clients, how to apply evidence-based knowledge, and how to develop custom individual programs.
Resistance loop band training is a simple and effective way of doing your resistance exercise to increase muscle tone, muscle strength, burn fat or simply increase body flexibility. It is convenient, time efficient, cost effective and can be used on the go. It is safe for the beginners and at the same time can be made very challenging for advance users.In this book, through step by step instructions, Dr. Monika Chopra, qualified Physiotherapist, guides you to the safe and effective methods of using resistance loop bands. Emphasis is laid on the correct grasping of the band, proper start position, warmups, cooldowns and correct movement of the particular body part for the desired results. The exercises are accompanied with a "Fine Tips" section where author has shared the little secrets that are essential towards making the exercises really effective.The book also concludes with appropriate training regimes for beginners and advance users that would help you to set & achieve desired goals. This is a perfect complement for your Resistance Loop Bands.Your purchase includes FREE access to ready to print resistance loop band exercise charts that would provide a handy reference to the suggested regimes.
The premier text for therapeutic exercise Here is all the guidance you need to customize interventions for individuals with movement dysfunction. You’ll find the perfect balance of theory and clinical technique—in-depth discussions of the principles of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy and the most up-to-date exercise and management guidelines.
Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a textbook that provides PTA educators, students, and practicing clinicians with a guide to the application of therapeutic exercise across the continuum of care. Written by 2 seasoned clinicians with more than 40 years of combined PTA education experience, Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant focuses on developing the learner’s ability to create effective therapeutic exercise programs, as well as to safely and appropriately monitor and progress the patient within the physical therapy plan of care. The content is written in a style conducive to a new learner developing comprehension, while still providing adequate depth as well as access to newer research. Included in Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant are: • Indications, contraindications, and red flags associated with various exercise interventions • Documentation tips • Easy-to-follow tables to aid in understanding comprehensive treatment guidelines across the phases of rehabilitation • Eye on the Research sections throughout the text dedicated to current research and evidence-based practices Also included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom, consisting of PowerPoint slides and an Instructor’s Manual (complete with review questions and quizzes). Created specifically to meet the educational needs of PTA students, faculty, and clinicians, Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant is an exceptional, up-to-date guidebook that encompasses the principles of therapeutic science across the entire continuum of care.
Resistance band training is for everyone! Any age, any ability, any fitness goal! If you: Want a home workout to lose weight and tone muscle Are a senior looking for functional, low impact exercise Are a bodybuilder looking for a challenging training session when the gym is out of reach. Are recovering from an injury and need to strengthen certain muscle groups Need a fitness solution while away on business or holiday Resistance band training is an excellent, effective and smart workout solution that everyone can benefit from. If you are interested in fitness of any kind, be it fat loss, muscle toning, functional training or general wellbeing, owning a set of resistance bands is a must! Owning a set of resistance bands is one thing however, but knowing how to use them correctly can change your life! Enter this short but essential guide to resistance band training! You will discover: Resistance band exercises for every major muscle group Illustrated descriptions of all exercises Full workout plans to get stuck into right away How to create your own workout plans using the exercises Blank program cards to copy and fill in Different ways to train for different results How to progress so you're always moving towards your fitness goals. "Training with resistance bands has always been present in my exercise routines. And knowing how to train effectively at home with resistance bands was extremely useful in 2020 and 2021!" Hi, I'm James Atkinson (Jim to my readers and friends), I'm a qualified personal trainer and I've spent around 25 years of my life training for all types of fitness results. Although I've been a competing bodybuilder, a long distance endurance runner and a bunch of things in between, I don't like to boast about my success because I have always believed that if you have a goal, you take advice from people who have already achieved your goal, you create a plan based on this and then stay consistent, you will achieve success. I love to see people achieve life changing results from fitness and as this is a passion of mine I'm always happy to help out more should you have questions, so I'm contactable via my website and ready to help where I can. It would be great to hear from you and share in your fitness journey! This resistance band book can be used simply to pick up some exercise ideas, but it can also be your gateway to a wonderfully successful fitness journey! You are just a click away, so let's get started! See you on the inside, all the best Jim
