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Stretch Into A Better Shape: Stretching and Strengthening for Interstitial Cystitis and Fibromyalgia Patients
Stretch Into A Better Shape Stretching and Strengthening for Interstitial Cystitis and Fibromyalgia Patients Author:Gaye Grissom Sandler; Merrillee Kullman Gaye Grissom Sandler and Merrilee Kullman, R.P.T. pooled their backgrounds in movement and muscle re-education, and physical therapy together to create the series of stretching and strengthening exercises offered in Stretch Into A Better Shape. Chronic pain patients such as those with Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Fibromyalgia (FMS) and Arthritis,... more » as well as individuals needing pain relief and muscle reshaping, have benefited from the exercises in this book. Chronic pain conditions, such as IC and FMS, often result in a compromised posture and movement style. Although stretching and strengthening, and muscle re-education can help loosen accumulated layers of tension, each patient is unique, and therefore should approach exercise cautiously. Stretch Into A Better Shape offers a gentle and effective stretch routine that promotes: 1. Relaxation 2. Even tone 3. Length and strength in muscles 4. Increased range of motion 5. Healthy posture« less