Publisher Description

ROLL AWAY ACHES & PAINS

Therapy balls may be small, but when used properly—they are powerful. With 70 highly effective, self-massage movements, this book shows you how to maximize the healing potential of therapy balls to:

•Release tension
•Alleviate pain
•Rehabilitate injuries
•Improve core strength
•Increase flexibility

Therapy Ball Workbook's clearly explained exercises are paired with step-by-step photos that will help you reduce pain, enhance range of motion, and induce relaxation. It also details the best methods to release painful trigger points and break up soft-tissue adhesions that contribute to chronic pain.

Author Biography

Karl Knopf is the coordinator for the fitness therapist program at Foothill College of California and the author of several health and fitness books. He lives in Gilroy, CA.

Review

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Long Description

ROLL AWAY ACHES & PAINS Therapy balls may be small, but when used properly--they are powerful. With 70 highly effective, self-massage movements, this book shows you how to maximize the healing potential of therapy balls to: *Release tension *Alleviate pain *Rehabilitate injuries *Improve core strength *Increase flexibility Therapy Ball Workbook's clearly explained exercises are paired with step-by-step photos that will help you reduce pain, enhance range of motion, and induce relaxation. It also details the best methods to release painful trigger points and break up soft-tissue adhesions that contribute to chronic pain.

Competing Titles

The Miracle Ball Method: Relieve Your Pain, Reshape Your Body, Reduce Your Stress ELAINE PETRONE 9780761128687 18.95 WORKMAN PUBLISHING 12/1/03 800000 The MELT Method: A Breakthrough Self-Treatment System SUE HITZMANN 9780062065353 25.99 HARPERONE 1/1/13 35000 ELLIE HERMAN'S PILATES PROPS WORKBOOK ELLIE HERMAN 9781569754146 15.95 ULYSSES PRESS 8/1/04 23382

Description for Sales People

Therapy balls (also called "miracle balls" or "massage balls") are popular and widely available at many outlets including Wal-Mart Only one book out that focuses solely on therapy balls and it has sold very well (800,000+ since 2003) Author is fitness expert who has written other equipment-focused workout books that have sold well Printed with lay-flat binding

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