A Guide to Better Movement, Todd Hargrove, CR, CFP
A Guide to Better Movement, Todd Hargrove, CR, CFP
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A Guide to Better Movement
The Science and Practice of Moving With More Skill and Less Pain

Author: Todd Hargrove, CR, CFP

Narrator: Erin Moon

Unabridged: 8 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/10/2020


Synopsis

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 feeling better. In this book, 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

About Todd Hargrove, CR, CFP

Todd Hargrove, CR, CFP is a Seattle-based manual and movement therapist, avid athlete, father, and former lawyer. He writes a blog at BetterMovement.org.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Matthew on December 19, 2014

Easily could have been 5 stars from me since it was right up my alley of interest: movement from the brain's perspective, developmental patterns and sequence, the science of pain, etc. This part was all phenomenal and I couldn't put it down. My only issue comes from the later part of the book, somet......more

Goodreads review by Jitka on October 02, 2015

Really cool book for everyone. Not only for chronic pain patiens and physioterapeuts. Carefully captured pictures - so you really know what you should do. well done!......more

Goodreads review by Olivier on February 22, 2015

Learning to listen to the body is a path well worth traveling. All intelligent animals play. The more intelligent, the more it plays. Chimps, dolphins, and dogs play more than snakes, turtles and bugs. Humans are the smartest animals and play the most. Efficiency in movement = ratio of useful work per......more

Goodreads review by Anirudh on July 29, 2020

A great (re)introduction into the world of movement and play This book inspired me to bring back play into my life. What a lovely skill I had forgotten all about! While current theories and paradigms related to movement were explained well, I really value the practice tips, which have already begun t......more

Goodreads review by Fotis on March 06, 2015

Book of the year. Αυτό που λατρεύω σε ανάλογα βιβλία, είναι ότι αποτελούν έναν διάλογο για να σε εμπνεύσουν να ψάξεις ακόμα περισσότερα θέματα. Ο Todd δίνει προτάσεις και δεν στηρίζεται μόνο σε ότι έχει δει στην έρευνα ή μόνο σε ότι έχει δει με την πρακτική του εμπειρία. Φροντίζει να κοιτάξει και το......more