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Understanding Sports Massage,New
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Updated and invigorated, Understanding Sports Massage, Second Edition, provides readers with an understanding of the fundamental theory and practical basis for using sports massage to keep athletes in top shape, recover from injuries, and improve performance. Like the successful first edition, Understanding Sports Massage is ideal for sport professionals and students in sports massage training programs. The book illustrates and explains massage techniques in detail and describes the procedures involved in conducting effective sports massage sessions, including determining goals, organizing the session, and choosing and applying techniques.In addition to serving sport professionals, the new edition of Understanding Sports Massage will be useful to coaches, athletes, and teachers. They will be introduced to massage techniques that they can learn and apply in nonmedical situations such as in warmups, preparing for and recovering from competition, reducing the potential for injuries, and aiding in injury rehabilitation.Understanding Sports Massage, Second Edition, also features many updates and improvements from the first edition:Nearly 100 photographs demonstrate proper technique.New twocolor presentation highlights specific elements of the photos and text for a clearer understanding of the techniques presented.Updated and expanded material throughout the book includes new sections on medications and massage, specialized massage techniques, and joint movements and stretching; an updated trouble spots form; more examples of remedial and rehabilitation applications; and a description of the increasing use of sports massage in integrative sports medicine settings.This text helps readers put theory into practice, first explaining the scientific underpinnings of sports massage and then describing in detail how to apply those concepts in a massage session.This howto approach extends to its planning and programming sections, in which the authors lay out the finer points of giving sports massage and then guide readers in implementing sports massage programs in various settings. The programdevelopment portion of this book provides practitioners with detailed advice from the authors, who are well respected for their expertise and programdevelopment skills. They address how to implement sports massage programs in various settings and how sports massage specialists cooperate with other sport and health professionals to provide the best possible care for athletes.The result is a comprehensive and richly detailed guide to providing the best sports massage in a variety of settings and to developing a topnotch sports massage program in a school or university, a health club or organization, or a clinic or private practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of Understanding Sports Massage? A: Understanding Sports Massage primarily focuses on the fundamental theory and practical techniques of sports massage, aimed at helping athletes enhance performance, recover from injuries, and maintain peak physical condition.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Patricia J. Benjamin, who brings expertise in sports massage and related practices.
- Q: What editions are available for this book? A: This listing is for the Second Edition of Understanding Sports Massage, which includes updated content and improved features from the first edition.
- Q: How many pages does Understanding Sports Massage have? A: Understanding Sports Massage contains a total of 168 pages, providing comprehensive coverage of sports massage techniques and applications.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include nearly 100 photographs demonstrating techniques, a new two-color presentation for clarity, updated material on specialized techniques, and practical advice for implementing sports massage programs.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in sports massage? A: Yes, the book is ideal for both sport professionals and students in sports massage training programs, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable for readers.
- Q: When was Understanding Sports Massage published? A: Understanding Sports Massage was published on November 15, 2004.
- Q: What are the conditions of the item being sold? A: The item is listed in good condition, ensuring it is suitable for use.
- Q: Can this book be used for injury rehabilitation? A: Yes, it includes techniques that can aid in injury rehabilitation and reduce the potential for injuries during athletic activities.