Complete Guide to Sports Massage, The

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.

Product details

• Authors: Tim Paine
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2015
• EAN: 9781472912329
• ISBN: 978-1-4729-1232-9
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Guides > Health > Relaxation, yoga, meditation, autogenic training; SPORTS & RECREATION / Coaching / General, MEDICAL / Sports Medicine, SPORTS & RECREATION / Training, Sports training & coaching, Sports injuries & medicine, Sports training and coaching, Sports injuries and medicine, HEALTH & FITNESS / Massage & Reflexology