The Complete Guide to Sports Massage, 4th edition is a comprehensive, practical handbook. This is the must-have guide for students of sports therapy and anyone wanting a performance advantage.
Featuring updated photography and the latest techniques, this is a comprehensive, practical handbook on a key branch of sports therapy, and covers the core syllabus for levels 3 and 4 Sports Massage diplomas.
Sports massage is the skilled manipulation of soft tissue for: the relief and treatment of muscle soreness and pain; the maintenance of muscle balance and improved flexibility; and enhanced rehabilitation from injury. Packed with jargon-free information, this fully updated guide includes step-by-step photography and detailed text explaining the principles and techniques of massage, injury management and post-massage care, as well as practical guidance on working at a sports event.
- 240 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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The Complete Guide to Sports Massage 4th edition
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- About the Author
- Introduction
- PART ONE ABOUT SPORTS MASSAGE
- PART TWO THE SCIENCE OF SPORTS MASSAGE
- PART THREE PUTTING THEORY INTO PRACTICE
- Appendix 1: Educational standards and recognition in the UK
- Appendix 2: Other healthcare professions in the UK
- Appendix 3: What should I look for when purchasing a portable massage couch?
- Appendix 4: Myofascial release
- Appendix 5: Massage guns
- Appendix 6: Tender points, trigger points and neuromuscular techniques (NMTS)
- Appendix 7: Essential oils in sport
- Glossary
- Recommended reading
- Useful contacts
- eCopyright
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