The Complete Guide to Sports Massage
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The Complete Guide to Sports Massage by Tim Paine
A new edition of the comprehensive, practical handbook for students of sports therapy and anyone wanting a performance advantage. The Complete Guide to Sports Massage has been fully updated, and is now in full colour, with new photographs demonstrating massage technique throughout. 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. Highly illustrated and packed with jargon-free information and practical tips, this comprehensive manual includes principles and techniques of massage (including step-by-step instructions); injury management and post-massage care; and practical guidance on working at a sports event.
Tim Paine is a highly experienced authority on sports therapy, and founder and director of the respected Academy of Sports Therapy. He has worked as a sports therapist providing sports therapy training for over 14 years. Tim co-ordinates the Sports Therapy degree programme at the University of Bedfordshire.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780713685794 |
| ISBN 10 | 0713685794 |
| Title | The Complete Guide to Sports Massage |
| Author | Tim Paine |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2007-12-14 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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