Movement

Movement is a groundbreaking exploration of human movement, bridging the gap between rehabilitation, conditioning, and fitness. Author Gray Cook presents a clear model and common language for professionals in these fields, emphasizing the importance of understanding and improving movement quality. By revisiting the natural developmental principles that infants use to learn to walk, run, and climb, Cook challenges conventional approaches to motor learning, corrective exercise, and modern conditioning practices. This book is not just about the anatomy of moving structures; it's about understanding authentic human movement and how the brain and body create and learn movement patterns. /n/n The book provides practical insights into how to view and measure movement quality, identify dysfunctional patterns with the Functional Movement Screen, and apply corrective strategies effectively. It also explores the Selective Functional Movement Assessments and how to map movement patterns. By addressing modern dysfunctions resulting from isolated and incomplete exercise approaches, Cook advocates for a more comprehensive exercise and rehabilitation model that starts with movement.