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Therapeutic Massage in Athletics (LWW Massage Therapy & Bodywork Educational Series),Used
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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.
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- Q: What is the focus of 'Therapeutic Massage in Athletics'? A: The book focuses on applying clinical massage techniques specifically designed for athletes, integrating sports massage, myofascial, neuromuscular, and lymphatic facilitation to enhance performance and treat injuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author is Pat Archer, MS, ATC, LMP, who is an experienced educator and practitioner in massage therapy and athletic training.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in massage therapy? A: While the book provides valuable information on sports massage techniques, it is primarily aimed at massage therapists, athletic trainers, and physical therapists with a foundational understanding of massage.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Therapeutic Massage in Athletics'? A: The textbook contains 312 pages filled with diagrams, pictures, and instructional content related to sports massage.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book includes numerous diagrams and pictures to help visualize specific techniques and concepts related to sports massage.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book being sold? A: This is a used book in good condition, but it may show signs of wear consistent with its use.
- Q: When was 'Therapeutic Massage in Athletics' published? A: The textbook was published on July 27, 2006.
- Q: Does the book include case studies? A: Yes, the book features case studies that present common athletic injury scenarios along with descriptions of treatment protocols.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What educational series does this book belong to? A: This book is part of the LWW Massage Therapy & Bodywork Educational Series.