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The Complete Guide to Sports Massage

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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.

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ISBN: 9781399403061
Publication date:
Author: Tim Paine
Publisher: Bloomsbury Sport an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Format: Paperback
Pagination: 239 pages
Series: Complete Guides
Genres: Massage
Sport science, physical education
Sports injuries and medicine
Physiotherapy

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