- ISBN13: 9780060924300
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
No one is immune. For people from champion athletes to desk-bound white-collar professionals, many simple acts of life–a relaxing evening stroll through the neighborhood, an exhilarating run along a sandy beach, just bending down to tie a loose shoelace-are often acts of torture. The walking wounded suffer from torn rotator cuffs, tennis elbow, jogger’s knees, bad backs, stiff necks, sore feet, and swollen ankles. It could, without exaggeration, be called a modem epidemic. In this brilliant book, renowned anatomical functionalist Pete Egoscue identifies the epidemic’s causes and effects. By recognizing that the human body is dependent on adequate motion to maintain its full range of physical functions, he has revolutionized both the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and the techniques for training athletes to achieve peak performance levels. Brimming with common sense and practical advice, the heart of this important book consists of twenty-two easy-to-do… More >>
May 15th, 2010 at 3:56 am
Can it be so that the human body is supposed to be absolutely straight and every joint be 90 degrees to the connecting bone?? Humans aren’t machines! The theory is greatly flawed even though the exercises are probably good for light stregthening. Many of them borrow concepts from yoga or pilates. It is true that doing egoscue exercises can be good, if one has led a mostly sedentary lifestyle. At that pont, ANY exercise can be good. But I wonder about the good intentions of egoscue, especially when they will not answer any specific questions unless you sign up for a online menu (evaluation). I have been very disappointed with the egoscue method. For me, light stretching and exercise can do the same trick.
Rating: 1 / 5
May 15th, 2010 at 4:36 am
You are supposed to do 10 to 12 exercises every day. Here are some of these exercises and the duration of each:
– Supine Groin Stretch…1 hour 30 minutes (45 minutes each leg).
– Static Back Stretch…30 to 45 minutes
If you can spare so much time every day then the Egoscue Program might prove beneficial.
This is the second time in two months I write the same review. The first must have been rejected for some reason.
Rating: 2 / 5
May 15th, 2010 at 6:45 am
good book not really sure if help im really messed up but helped my dad
Rating: 4 / 5
May 15th, 2010 at 9:39 am
very informative, very helpful. highly recommend to sufferers who’s doctors could not help.
Rating: 5 / 5
May 15th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
This book should be owned by everyone as everyone can well benefit from the advice and exercises Pete Egoscue offers. It is so simple and makes such sound good sense with very effective immediate results. My husband and myself are forever grateful for the beautiful simplicity of this book which has improved our posture and core strength and the aches and pains have simply vanished!
Ros Stewart. Ocean Grove. Victoria. Australia.
Rating: 5 / 5