"Hot Off The Press" is a regular feature of OLYMPIC COACH. This column provides a reading list on a topic or topics covered in the current issue. To obtain a copy of the books or journals listed here contact your local library. If they do not own the publication, they may obtain a copy for you through interlibrary loan.
PNF-self stretching techniques. Ninos, J. Strength and conditioning journal. Lawrence,Kan. 23(4), Aug 2001, 28-29,
Functional stretching: implementing a dynamic stretching program. Mann, D.; Whedon, C. Athletic therapy today. Champaign, Ill. 6(3), May 2001, 10-13.
The theoretical basis of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. Burke, D.G.; Culligan, C.J.; Holt, L.E. Journal of strength and conditioning research. Lawrence,Kan. 14(4), Nov 2000, 496-500.
Muscle energy technique. Stone, J.A. Athletic therapy today. Champaign, Ill. 5(5), Sept 2000, 25.
Myths and truths of stretching: individualized recommendations for healthy muscles. Shrier, I.; Gossal, K. Physician and sportsmedicine. New York 28(8), Aug 2000, 57-63.
Improved stretching with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. Holcomb, W.R. Strength and conditioning journal. Lawrence, Kan. 22(1), Feb 2000, 59-61.
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. Stone, J.A. Athletic therapy today. Champaign, Ill. 5(1), Jan 2000, 38-39,
Strength exercises: an upper-body proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation rebounding exercise. Stilger, V.; Meador, R. Strength and conditioning journal Lawrence, Kan. 21(6), Dec 1999, 29-31.
Stretching techniques to improve flexibility in Special Olympics athletes and their coaches. Stopka, C,; Morley, K.; Siders, R.; Schuette, J.; Houck, A.; Gilmet, Y. Journal of sport rehabilitation, Champaign, Ill. 11(1), Feb 2002, 22-34.
Clinical application of neuromuscular techniques. Volume 1. The Upper body. (Review). Rosenthal, M. Physical therapy. Alexandria, Va. 81(11), Nov 2001, 1844-1845.
Proprioceptive training and prevention of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in soccer. Cerulli, G.; Benoit, D.L.; Caraffa, A.; Ponteggia, F. JOSPT: The journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy. Lawrence, Kan. 31(11), Nov 2001, 655-661.
Design and implementation of a neuromuscular training program following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Risberg, M.A.; Mork, M.; Jenssen, H.K.; Holm, I. JOSPT: The journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy. Lawrence, Kan. 31(11), Nov 2001, 620-631.
Effect of warm-up and flexibility treatments on vertical jump performance. Church, J.B.; Wiggins, M.S.; Moode, F.M.; Crist, R. Journal of strength and conditioning research. Lawrence,Kan. 15(3), Aug 2001, 332-336.
Acute effects of static stretching, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching, and maximum voluntary contractions on explosive force production and jumping performance. Young, W.; Elliott, S. Research quarterly for exercise and sport. Reston, Va. 72(3), Sept 2001, 273-279.
Lab 9: proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. Levy, L.S.; Bernier, J.N.; Perrin, D.H. In, Levy, L.S. (ed.), Therapeutic exercise for athletic injuries: lab manual, Champaign, Ill., Human Kinetics Publishers, 2001, p.39-42.