Corrective Exercise: A Practical Approach A Practical Approach

Corrective and functional exercise is a rapidly advancing field. Exercise is an essential factor in all injury recovery, conditioning and performance, and if used correctly can play a preventative role in injury management. In the injured athlete, gym user or armchair athlete, corrective exercise can help to restore range of motion, re-build strength, endurance and power, re-establish neuromuscular control and balance, and provide positive progress for a specific sport or a healthier lifestyle.Written by an experienced specialist in the field of rehabilitative and performance exercise, this book provides an essential practical guide to corrective and functional exercise for every sports therapist and fitness trainer, particularly those taking diplomas or NVQs at level 3. Packed with photos and illustrations, and full of accessible step-by-step explanations of the latest rehabilitative methods, every corrective and functional technique is covered in detail, from initial consultation to whole body exercises.

Part 1: An Introduction to Corrective Exercise A practical approach to corrective exercise Principles of postural assessment Principles of movement Principles of manual muscle testing Principles of programme design Part 2: The Shoulder Functional shoulder anatomy Evaluation of the shoulder Corrective exercise for the shoulder Part 3: The Trunk and Spine Functional trunk and spine anatomy Evaluation of the trunk Corrective exercise for the trunk Part 4: The Pelvis, Hip and Knee Functional pelvis, hip and knee anatomy Evaluation of the pelvis, hip and knee Corrective exercise for the pelvis, hip and knee

Kesh Patel is an exercise and movement specialist, a registered nutritionist and lecturer in clinical sports therapy. He is also the founder of the wellness clinic Origin: Health, which specialises in innovative functional and corrective exercise solutions for rehabilitation and performance.