Principles of Movement

Authored by Dr. Brent Anderson, founder of Polestar Pilates, Principles of Movement is a comprehensive guide tailored for professional movement practitioners and physical therapists looking for an accessible approach to optimize movement. Delving into the link of motor control, biomechanics and emerging research on pain interpretation, this comprehensive guide provides a deeper understanding of movement, focusing on the quality (over quantity) of movement.

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Principles of Movement is a practical resource guide on movement science to help movement professionals and physical therapists improve the effectiveness of their practice by better understanding the integrated model of movement assessment and facilitation. Drawing from 30 years of experience, Dr. Anderson offers practical insights on how to elevate movement quality through a deeper understanding of the principles of universal movements. You will learn how to harness tools such as breath, mobility, dynamic alignment, control and coordination to improve performance and minimize injuries with successful movement experiences.

Pages: 224, Hardback, Color

Included:

Universal and specialized applications and teaching tips
A guide to critical reasoning that applies the principles of movement to exercise selection and treatment planning
Practical tools including verbal, tactile and imagery cues