Becoming a supple leopard : the ultimate guide to resolving pain, preventing injury, and optimizing athletic performance /

Starrett, Kelly,

Becoming a supple leopard : the ultimate guide to resolving pain, preventing injury, and optimizing athletic performance / Dr. Kelly Starrett ; with Glen Cordoza. - Second edition, updated and expanded. - 480 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Includes index.

Preface to the expanded and updated edition -- Midline stabilization and organization (spinal mechanics) -- One-joint rule -- Laws of torque -- Body archetypes -- Movement hierarchy -- Mobility: a systematic approach -- Category movements -- Mobilization target areas -- Mobility prescriptions.

Based on the premise that dysfunctional movement patterns impede athletic performance, the author presents the construction and function of his own movement and mobility system, based on his midline stabilization and organization, one-joint rule and laws of torque movement principles, all to remedy body stiffness, prevent injuries and improve and extend athletic capabilities.

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Exercise--Physiological aspects.
Physical education and training.
Sports injuries--Prevention.
Sports--Physiological aspects.
Sports medicine.

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