Supporting Yoga Students with Common Injuries and Conditions

Description

This handbook guides yoga teachers and trainees in how to approach teaching students with common injuries and health conditions safely, confidently, and in a manner that empowers students. Dr Andrew McGonigle combines his medical background with extensive knowledge of yoga to address common injuries in detail with an in-depth review of anatomy. The book describes the psychology of pain and injury with reference to the latest research on pain and biomechanics. It also provides advice and tips on how to modify yoga techniques to suit the needs of students with injuries. Detailed illustrations throughout the book provide a visual guide to support understanding. This book is part of the series 'Yoga Teaching Guides', which provides expert information on essential topics as well as ideas for creative teaching. Cover Of related interest Title page Copyright Contents Preface Introduction What’s the difference between an injury and a medical condition? The prevalence of yoga-related injuries Preventing injury The role of alignment The structure of the handbook Communicating with Students Why do we check in with students at the start of a class? Basic guidelines for communication Part 1: The Lower Limb and Pelvis 1. The Foot and Ankle The anatomy of the foot The anatomy of the ankle joint Common foot and ankle injuries and conditions Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them Improving the overall health of the foot and ankle 2. The Knee The anatomy of the knee joint Common knee injuries and conditions Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them Improving the overall health of the knee joint 3. The Hip The anatomy of the hip joint Common hip injuries and conditions Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them Improving the overall health of the hip joint 4. The Pelvis The anatomy of the pelvis Common pelvic injuries and conditions Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them Improving the overall health of the pelvis Part 2: The Spine and Trunk 5. The Vertebral Column An overview of spinal anatomy 6. The Lumbar Spine The anatomy of the lumbar spine Common lumbar spine injuries and conditions Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them Improving the overall health of the lumbar spine 7. The Thoracic Spine The anatomy of the thoracic spine Common thoracic spine conditions Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them Improving the overall health of the thoracic spine 8. The Cervical Spine The anatomy of the cervical spine Common cervical spine injuries and conditions Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them Improving the overall health of the cervical spine Part 3: The Upper Limb 9. The Shoulder The anatomy of the shoulder girdle The anatomy of the shoulder joint Common shoulder injuries and conditions Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them Improving the overall health of the shoulder 10. The Elbow, Wrist And Hand The anatomy of the elbow and forearm The anatomy of the wrist The anatomy of the hand Common elbow, wrist and hand injuries and conditions Key yoga asanas and how to adapt them Improving the overall health of the elbow, wrist and hand Part 4: Common Medical Conditions Cardiovascular disease (CVD) Diabetes mellitus Asthma Pregnancy Osteoporosis Hypermobility Depression and anxiety Glossary of Anatomical Terms References Further Reading and Resources Subject Index Author index