This is a Stretching bestseller now with online video Facilitated Stretching remains the most trusted resource for proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching an effective & easy-to-use method that involves stretching the muscle contracting it isometrically against resistance & then stretching it again to increase range of motion The Fourth Edition examines techniques & guidelines for PNF stretches in a variety of settings Stretches are demonstrated on a treatment table mat on the floor chair cable-pulley machine & weightlifting bench Stretches are grouped according to each joint & the majority of the stretches include both a partner stretch version & a self-stretch version The accompanying online video then demonstrates more than 90 of these stretches to reinforce proper technique for each stretch as well as four sample stretching routines