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The Complete Guide to Sports Massage
Description
The Complete Guide to Sports Massage, 3rd edition is a comprehensive, practical handbook.
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.
Now with additional photography and the latest techniques, this is a must-have guide for students of sports therapy and anyone wanting a performance advantage.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Introduction
PART ONE: ABOUT SPORTS MASSAGE
Chapter 1 An introduction to sports massage
Chapter 2 The soft-tissue therapist
PART TWO: THE SCIENCE OF SPORTS MASSAGE
Chapter 3 The principles of human anatomy and physiology
Chapter 4 Exercise and the human body
Chapter 5 The principles of massage
Chapter 6 How sports massage may enhance performance
PART THREE: PUTTING THEORY INTO PRACTICE
Chapter 7 Examining and assessing your client
Chapter 8 Developing touch and sense – palpation
Chapter 9 How to massage – the techniques
Chapter 10 How to massage – practical application
Chapter 11 Warm-ups, cool-downs and stretching
Chapter 12 Injury management
Chapter 13 Working at sports events
Chapter 14 Building a successful career
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
Index
About the Author
Introduction
PART ONE: ABOUT SPORTS MASSAGE
Chapter 1 An introduction to sports massage
Chapter 2 The soft-tissue therapist
PART TWO: THE SCIENCE OF SPORTS MASSAGE
Chapter 3 The principles of human anatomy and physiology
Chapter 4 Exercise and the human body
Chapter 5 The principles of massage
Chapter 6 How sports massage may enhance performance
PART THREE: PUTTING THEORY INTO PRACTICE
Chapter 7 Examining and assessing your client
Chapter 8 Developing touch and sense – palpation
Chapter 9 How to massage – the techniques
Chapter 10 How to massage – practical application
Chapter 11 Warm-ups, cool-downs and stretching
Chapter 12 Injury management
Chapter 13 Working at sports events
Chapter 14 Building a successful career
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
Index
Product details
| Published | 21 May 2015 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Extent | 224 |
| ISBN | 9781472912756 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Sport |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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