The complete guide to sports massage / Tim Paine.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paine, Tim, author.

Series:

Complete Guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sports massage.

Sports massage--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

4th edition.

Other Title:

Sports massage

Place of Publication:

London, UK : Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2023.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781399403054

1399403052

9781399403047

1399403044

OCLC:

1372395399