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Therapeutic massage in athletics / Pat Archer.

By: Archer, Patricia A.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Baltimore, Md. : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2007Description: 312p. ; cm.ISBN: 9780781742696.Subject(s): Sports massage | Athletics | Health and Wellbeing | Sports physical therapy | Therapy & therapeutics | Massage | Massage | Massage -- methods | Track & field sports, athletics | Athletic Injuries -- therapy | Sports MedicineDDC classification: 615.8 ARC
Contents:
Introduction to massage therapy -- Sports massage -- Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems -- The neuromuscular system -- The myofascial network -- The physiology of healing -- Lymphatic facilitation techniques -- Neuromuscular techniques -- Myofascial techniques -- Massage for sports events -- Maintenance massage -- Evaluation: identifying problems and assessing needs -- Treatment massage -- Common therapeutic modalities in sports health care.
Summary: This textbook on sports massage provides instruction on how to apply clinical massage techniques to athletes. It focuses on the use and integration of basic sports massage, myofascial, neuromuscular, and lymphatic facilitation.
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General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 615.8 ARC (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 38888000777106
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to massage therapy -- Sports massage -- Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems -- The neuromuscular system -- The myofascial network -- The physiology of healing -- Lymphatic facilitation techniques -- Neuromuscular techniques -- Myofascial techniques -- Massage for sports events -- Maintenance massage -- Evaluation: identifying problems and assessing needs -- Treatment massage -- Common therapeutic modalities in sports health care.

This textbook on sports massage provides instruction on how to apply clinical massage techniques to athletes. It focuses on the use and integration of basic sports massage, myofascial, neuromuscular, and lymphatic facilitation.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Section I Relevant Anatomy And Physiology
  • Muscles and Nerves
  • Connective Tissue / Fascial System
  • Circulatory System: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Divisions
  • The Physiology of Healing
  • Section II The Massage Techniques
  • Guidelines for Massage in Athletics
  • Lymphatic Massage Techniques
  • Myofascial Techniques
  • Neuromuscular
  • Section III Event / Performance Massage
  • Preventive / Training Massage
  • Treatment / Rehabilitation Massage