Author: Tom Ivers
Publisher: The Russell Meerdink Co.
Keywords: book, tendon, bowed
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 2006-10-02
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0929346815
ISBN-13: 9780929346816

Bowed tendons are racing’s most dreaded performance injury. The sight of a hot, swollen tendon strikes fear into the heart of every horse owner and trainer. Until now, there has been little sound advice on how to treat a bow and even less information on how to prevent one. The Bowed Tendon Book outlines the hour-by-hour treatment for a bowed tendon and how to bring the horse back safely to winning performance. It explains how to spot a bow in the early stages and how to avoid bowed tendons altogether. This book tells why horses bow tendons and injure suspensory ligaments and how trainers

Author: James A. Nunley
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: rehabilitation, treatment, tendon, achilles
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2008-12-02
List price: $225.00
ISBN-10: 0387792058
ISBN-13: 9780387792057

This techniques-oriented text is a comprehensive guide to managing Achilles tendon problems. Readers learn the latest less invasive and nonoperative treatment approaches, in addition to traditional treatments, from internationally renowned contributors. Introductory chapters provide essential background on basic anatomy, physiology, and pathomechanics. Subsequent sections cover the spectrum of Achilles tendon injuries. Acute and chronic conditions are addressed, as well as problems specific to both adolescents and adults. The book also takes a practical approach to sports training in relation

Authors:Nicola Maffulli, Per Renstrom, Wayne B. Leadbetter,
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: injuries, tendon
Number of Pages: 370
Published: 2005-01-04
List price: $339.00
ISBN-10: 1852335033
ISBN-13: 9781852335038

Tendon ailments are a significant cause of morbidity among athletes of all levels and are increasing in prevalence. Their management is often empirical, and para-scientific, only looking at the biological aspects of tendon ailments. This book conveys a comprehensive and concise body of knowledge on the management of tendon problems in sportspeople with practical details of clinical protocols. Tendon Injuries: Basic Science and Clinical Management is specifically dedicated to the clinical aspects of tendinopathy and provides the required knowledge and scientific basis for the sports medicine pr

Author: William Weintraub
Publisher: Paradigm Publications (MA)
Keywords: sports, overuse, injury, approach, new, ligament, healing, tendon
Number of Pages: 236
Published: 2003-05-15
List price: $22.95
ISBN-10: 0912111739
ISBN-13: 9780912111735

Author:
Publisher: Singing Dragon
Keywords: qigong, exercises, health, cninese, strengthening, jing, tendon, muscle, jin
Number of Pages: 102
Published: 2008-08
List price: $22.95
ISBN-10: 1848190085
ISBN-13: 9781848190085

Qigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain health and well-being. Yi Jin Jing/ Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Exercises is an accessible, fully-illustrated guide to a particular qigong exercise that focuses on turning and flexing the spine. Based on the twelve traditional routines of Yi Jin Jing, the exercises covered in the book feature soft, extended, even movements that invigorate the limbs and internal organs. In particular, practice of the Yi Jin Jing exercises improves flexibility, balance and muscular

Author: TJ Galda
Publisher: Lulu.com
Keywords: advanced, muscle, systems, tendon, creating, character, rigging
Number of Pages: 60
Published: 2008-01-02
List price: $37.95
ISBN-10: 1435705920
ISBN-13: 9781435705920

In this book, you will learn how to create musculature for your characters that simulates sliding skin and flesh, while maintaining speed for animation. You will learn several tricks to create your own muscles, tendons, and more that do not require simulation and baking time. Starting from examining your forearm and hand, TJ Galda will go in depth on the usage and explanation of weight painting to maximize your efficiency. From there, we will progress into advanced rigging techniques including rigging with muscles, allowing for squash and stretch, writing custom expressions to account for vari

Author: Linda B. Schultz DVM Ph.D.
Publisher: Howell Book House
Keywords: howell, equestrian, library, injuries, tendon, equine, handbook, ligament
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2004-06-04
List price: $19.99
ISBN-10: 0764557157
ISBN-13: 9780764557156

A Plain-language Medical Guide for Horse Owners and Trainers Painful and potentially debilitating tendon and ligament injuries are among the most common and serious physiological problems facing performance horses. The severity ranges from minor injuries to those that end careers or even the horse’s life. However, with proper treatment, these injuries can be overcome, and permanent damage minimized. Writing in concise, accessible language, equine veterinarian Linda Schultz provides the most up-to-date information on identifying, treating, and managing tendon and ligament injuries. Youâ€