0 - Acknowledgements (Stretching FAQ)
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This article is from the Stretching FAQ, by Brad Appleton Brad_Appleton@ivhs.mot.com with numerous contributions by others.
0 - Acknowledgements (Stretching FAQ)
Thanks to all the readers of the `rec.martial-arts', `rec.arts.dance' and
`misc.fitness' newsgroups on Usenet who responded to my request for
questions (and answers) on stretching. Many parts of this document come
directly from these respondents. Thanks in particular to Shawne Neeper for
sharing her formidable knowledge of muscle anatomy and physiology.
Other portions of this document have been taken from the following books:
`Sport Stretch', by Michael J. Alter
(referred to as M. Alter in the rest of this document)
`Stretching Scientifically', by Tom Kurz
(referred to as Kurz in the rest of this document)
`SynerStretch For Total Body Flexibility', from Health For Life
(referred to as `SynerStretch' in the rest of this document)
`The Health For Life Training Advisor', also from Health For Life
(referred to as `HFLTA' in the rest of this document)
`Mobility Training for the Martial Arts', by Tony Gummerson
(referred to as Gummerson in the rest of this document)
Further information on these books and others, is available near the end of
this document. (See "Appendix A - References on Stretching").
Subject: About the Author (Stretching FAQ)
I am *not* an expert in anatomy or physiology! I do have over 6 years of
martial arts training, and over 20 years of dance training in classical
ballet, modern, and jazz. However, my primary "qualifications" to write
this document are that I took considerable time and effort to read several
books on the topic, and to combine the information that I read with the
information supplied to me from many knowledgeable readers of Usenet news.
I have tried to write this document for all audiences and not make it
specific to any particular sport or art (such as dancing or martial arts). I
have also tried to leave out any of my own personal opinions or feelings
and just state the facts as related to me by the *real* experts.
I am always interested in hearing about any new information which would be
appropriate to add to this document. If you have any such information about
a stretching technique, a book, or anything else you can think of, please
feel free to contact me. All I ask is that you be prepared to provide me
with at least one reputable and reliable source for your information.
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