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Question asked by Raven Witchard 2441 days ago

What are some of your favorite recommended reads on Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics?

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Looking to expand my library, but as you know these books can be expensive so I want to choose wisely. I have books from my undergrad but I'd like some updated resources.

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Answered by Karin Singleton 2441 days ago
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'Anatomy Trains' by Thomas Myers is my top choice. I also recommend Gil Hedley's DVD set 'The Integral Anatomy Series' which are DVDs of dissections which were invaluable to me because I never had an opportunity to see it in person.
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Answered by Sue D'Alonzo 2439 days ago
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Trail guide to the Body by Andrew Biel
It's for body workers but I find it really useful
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Answered by Jonathan Glick 2441 days ago
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Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier. All of his anatomy books get great reviews and can be found for under $20 each.
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Answered by LaRue Cook 2439 days ago
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I like Principles of Anatomy and Physiology by Totora.

LaRue, CSCS
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Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 2438 days ago
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My two favorite texts are Travell & Simon's Myofascial Painand Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual.

The other textbook that I love is a classic--Grey's Anatomy.
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Answered by George Tabares 2221 days ago
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One of my favorites is similar to Travel's only across the pond. Soft Tissue Manipulation by Leon Chaitow. From what I understand Chaitow was going to mae a combined book including Travell's work this past year.
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Answered by Lissa Michalak 1446 days ago
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Netter! Netter Netter Netter!

(ok, sorry about that...)

My 3 top choices I recommend at the end of any class (the "Home Anatomy Geek Kit") are:

-Blandine Calais-Germain's Anatomy of Movement. Very straightforward.
-Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body (spent weeks in Pilates training poking at fellow students with this book!)
-Frank Netter, Atlas of Human Anatomy. Excellent images; you can really see how things go together.

Gil Hedley's DVDs are indeed excellent, and if you get a chance to go to anatomy lab with him, take it! It is well worth it.

Lissa Michalak
www.somaticanatomy.com
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