Therapeutic Massage in Athletics
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Therapeutic Massage in Athletics by Pat Archer Ms Atc Lmp
This textbook on sports massage was created specifically for massage therapists, certified athletic trainers, and physical therapists who work with athletes. The author is an experienced massage therapy and athletic training educator and practitioner, and provides instruction on how to apply clinical massage techniques to athletes. The text is uniquely focused on the use and integration of basic sports massage, myofascial, neuromuscular, and lymphatic facilitation to enhance an athlete's performance potential and treat common athletic injuries and conditions. The book includes numerous diagrams and pictures of techniques to help readers visualize specific concepts and procedures. From the Field Boxes contain quotes from professionals who practice sports massage. Case Studies present common athletic injury scenarios and descriptions of treatment protocols.
Elizabeth Lawlor is author of the Discover Nature series of books, which are illustrated by Pat Archer. Pat Archer is an experienced birder and artist living in Connecticut.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780781742696 |
| ISBN 10 | 0781742692 |
| Title | Therapeutic Massage in Athletics |
| Author | Pat Archer Ms Atc Lmp |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Lippincott Williams and Wilkins |
| Year published | 2006-07-27 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |