Todd Hargrove

A Guide to Better Movement: The Science and Practice of Moving with More Skill and Less Pain

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A Guide to Better Movement offers a clear and practical look at emerging science related to the brain's role in movement and pain. It is written for movement professionals, athletes, chronic pain sufferers, and anyone else interested in moving better and feeing better.

In it, you will learn: the essential qualities of movements that are healthy and efficient; why good movement requires healthy “maps” in the brain; why pain is sometimes more about self-perception than tissue damage or injury; the science behind mind-body practices; general principles that can be used to improve any movement practice; and 25 illustrated and simple movement lessons to help you move better and feel better.
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347 printed pages
Original publication
2014
Publication year
2014
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  • Igorhas quoted2 years ago
    Most muscles will fire most efficiently and powerfully if they are preloaded into a moderate stretch before contracting. This allows the muscle to take advantage of elastic recoil and stretch reflexes.
  • Igorhas quoted2 years ago
    Many runners think running faster is all about getting fitter and better able to expend energy. They want to put a bigger engine in the car. That is a good idea of course, but another key factor in performance is simply learning to take the foot off the brake.
  • Igorhas quoted2 years ago
    Professional marathon runners use about 30 percent less energy to accomplish the same work as an average runner.

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