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 enlarge | Author: Eric Franklin
Publisher: Princeton Book Company
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 15220
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 127
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.4
ISBN: 0871272598
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.71
EAN: 9780871272591
ASIN: 0871272598
Publication Date: November 1, 2003
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 This book helps with Incontinence Issues September 12, 2007
Heidi Stone
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I am a Pilates Studio owner and instructor, and a lot of my female clients who have had children, suffer from incontinence. It's just something they cannot control. It is very embarrassing. Every time they sneeze or cough they lose control of their bladder. This book helps them to understand how to work the muscles of the pelvic floor to stop incontinence. It is very informative. It has also given me other ideas for exercises specifically for this problem. I would recommend anyone with this problem to get this particular book.
The most practical book! May 9, 2007
Koichiro Togo (Honolulu, HI USA)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I highly recommend this book to whoever wants to understand the mechanics of the pelvis, and identify pelvic imbalances and increase awareness of the pelvis to the rest of the body, especially for physical therapists, structural bodyworkers, and movement re-educators. The author guides the reader through step by step instruction to increase awareness of body landmarks, movement, breath, and holding patterns with well-described sentences and lots of helpful illustrations.
By understanding the relationship between sitz-bones, tail bone, pubes, anterior iliac spine, femur, spine, organ, and breath, the application of this book is tremendous.
My "seeing" skill (structural assessment) is significantly enhanced and identifying muscular and movement imbalances have become much clearer and easier.
I am grateful that Eric Franklin wrote this book because I am able to help my clients with leg length discrepancy, lower back pain, foot pain, knee pain, hip pain, poor posture with a clearer understanding of mechanics, structure and movement.
a page turner! March 27, 2007
pilatesnobuff (ny)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Typically when you think of a page-turner you think of fiction, but this is just as engaging and well-written and interesting and alive and so informative. An excellent addition to anyone's mind-body-spirit library. I read it in a few hours but definitely want to reread it soon b/c it's that valuable!
Review by former physiology teaching fellow.... February 2, 2007
Patrick D. Goonan (Pleasanton, CA)
38 out of 38 found this review helpful
In my earlier years, I was a teaching fellow in physiology and a research biochemist. I have a strong background in physiology, but later I went back to school for psychology and my studies included work in somatic psychology. I am also a meditation instructor and do a lot of public speaking on various topics related to the mind-body issue. I also use biofeedback in my practice, so these kinds of books are part of my meat and potatoes living.
In this volume, Mr. Franklin has done an EXCEPTIONAL job of describing the structure, function and importance of the pelvic area and how to strengthen and balance it. He takes a very integral approach to the connection between mind and body and the book although a bit of a difficult read for people without some background in biology is still very accessible. This accessibility is partly due to the detailed and easy to follow descriptions, organization of material and excellent diagrams that clearly illustrate key points.
This book also covers beliefs about the flow of energy through the pelvis and it's relationship to other body systems and the mind as understood by the various world's wisdom traditions. There are also good exercises to explore these concepts from the inside yourself.
I think this is a most own book for any massage therapist, athlete, dancer or yoga instructor who wants a deep understanding of the pelvis, how to strengthen it and how it contributes to the overall health of the body. This is truly a unique book and worthwhile read.
 Pelvic Power for Men and Women: Mind/Body Exercises for Strength, Flexibility, Posture, and Balance November 2, 2006
D. Barter (Townsville. N.Q. Australia)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I had read this book in the local library and found it so very helpful with my pelvic problems that I decided to buy copies for myself and for my friend.
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