The Complete Guide to Sports Massage 4th Edition

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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. 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