alexauthorshay's review
4.0
This is one of those self-help type books that give a number on the cover and take forever to get to that number. The book is pretty thick and it's not until about 2/3 of the way through it that it actually gets to the '12 simple movements'. That said, what comes before it isn't entirely irrelevant. It more or less makes a case for why posture is so important to health, and how good posture can help alleviate symptoms or even prevent surgery.
I was hoping that there would be something in this book that might help my wrist RSI but it mostly focuses on the spine. Some of the movements do deal with arms and legs, but spine/neck are the most problematic spots with posture so understandably most of the provided exercises and explanations deal with them. There is some additional resources for anyone who swims, cycles, boxes, etc, in regards to exercises to focus on because of posture problems caused by these activities.
The only thing I felt was missing was this book is really for those who work 9-5 in the office or have a job that otherwise keeps them at a desk or looking at phones and computers. It's basically a list of physio exercises to keep you from suffering from said desk job. While they can benefit anyone, for those who don't work office jobs and/or need a more tailored regimen, it's probably a little too on the general/generic side to be super helpful. Pham makes a valid point, however, that most physiotherapies deal with alleviating the pain in the spot it is felt, rather than looking for the cause (since the cause of it could be in a totally different area). It would be beneficial to practitioners and patients both if more professionals used this framework in their practice.
I was hoping that there would be something in this book that might help my wrist RSI but it mostly focuses on the spine. Some of the movements do deal with arms and legs, but spine/neck are the most problematic spots with posture so understandably most of the provided exercises and explanations deal with them. There is some additional resources for anyone who swims, cycles, boxes, etc, in regards to exercises to focus on because of posture problems caused by these activities.
The only thing I felt was missing was this book is really for those who work 9-5 in the office or have a job that otherwise keeps them at a desk or looking at phones and computers. It's basically a list of physio exercises to keep you from suffering from said desk job. While they can benefit anyone, for those who don't work office jobs and/or need a more tailored regimen, it's probably a little too on the general/generic side to be super helpful. Pham makes a valid point, however, that most physiotherapies deal with alleviating the pain in the spot it is felt, rather than looking for the cause (since the cause of it could be in a totally different area). It would be beneficial to practitioners and patients both if more professionals used this framework in their practice.
readswithfai's review
4.0
is definitely a long advertisement for his company/business BUT the actual exercises and tips and stretches are good
peggykelly95's review
informative
3.0
I think there are a few good exercises that I will do to continue my mobility and flexibility as I age. There were also chapters that were not too helpful, but could be for people who have never used a foam roller or don't try to do a lot to stay active.
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