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.
Author(s): Paine, Tim;
Edition: 4
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Year: 2023
Language: English
Commentary: Sport Massage, comprehensive, practical handbook., sports therapy
Pages: 241
Tags: Sport Massage, comprehensive, practical handbook., sports therapy
Cover
Title
Dedication
Copyright
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
