The complete guide to sports massage / Tim Paine.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paine, Tim, author.

Series:

Complete Guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sports massage.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (222 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England ; New York, New York : Bloomsbury, [2015]

Summary:

The Complete Guide to Sports Massage, 3rd edition is a comprehensive, practical handbook. 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. 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.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

About the Author

Introduction

PART ONE: ABOUT SPORTS MASSAGE

Chapter 1: An introduction to sports massage

What is sports massage?

Where did sports massage originate ?

The benefits of sports massage

Sports massage and sports therapy

When is sports massage contraindicated?

Chapter 2: The soft-tissue therapist

What a soft-tissue therapist needs to know

Do you need to be fit an dactive in sport ?

Where is sports massage practised?

Do you need insurance to practise sports massage ?

What equipment doesa soft-tissue therapist need?

Guidelines on personal hygiene

How should I prepare my treatment room ?

PART TWO: THE SCIENCE OF SPORTS MASSAGE

Chapter 3: The principles of human anatomy and physiology

The body systems

Anatomical terminology

The skeletal system

The muscular system

Other systems relevant to sports massage

Chapter 4: Exercise and the human body

What factors affect the ability to exercise ?

The body's energy systems

The effects of exercise on the human body

Chapter 5: The principles of massage

The physical effects of sports massage

Physiological effects of sports massage

Neurological effects of sports massage

Psychological effects of sports massage

Chapter 6: How sports massage may enhance performance

Musculoskeletal imbalances

PART THREE: PUTTING THEORY INTO PRACTICE

Chapter 7: Examining and assessing your client

Client history and record-keeping

How do I put my client at ease?

The physical examination

Isolating a problem

Conclusions

Chapter 8: Developing touch and sense - palpation

What is palpation?

How do I improve my palpation skills?

Surface anatomy

Chapter 9: How to massage - the techniques

Posture.

The techniques - some general points

Chapter 10: How to massage - practical application

How do I prepare my client for massage?

Positioning the client on the couch

The massage - some general tips

How to massage - using this section

Chapter 11: Warm-ups, cool-downs and stretching

The warm-up

The cool-down

Stretching - some general principles

Fundamentals of stretching

The stretches

Chapter 12: Injury management

What is injury management?

Types of injuries

Stages of the healing process

When can the athlete return to competitive sport?

Chapter 13: Working at a sports event

On the day

Safety at sports events

Environmental factors

Chapter 14: Building a successful career

Tips for success

How do I promote my skills?

How do I develop my career?

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Glossary

Recommended reading

Useful contacts

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781472912756

1472912756

9781472912763

1472912764

OCLC:

1024282437