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Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy - Mel Cash |
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| This is the definitive reference book on massage as a remedial therapy for sports training and injuries. It covers all practical and theoretical aspects of the subject, ranging from the basics through to the treatment of soft tissue injuries, and gives guidance on how to work in a support role with medical practitioners treating more serious injury. |
Fully illustrated with photographs and drawings, it covers all the practical and theoretical aspects of the subject, ranging from the basics through to the treatment of soft tissue injury. Fundamental principles - such as a good working posture and the quality of feel - are included to help the therapist achieve the best possible result with minimal effort and stress. A fully illustrated reference section examines individual muscles, explaining particular characteristics of injury and treatment. The book also includes soft tissue manipulation techniques which can relax, stretch or strengthen muscles; as well as remedial exercises which can be done by the patient to further aid recovery or enhance sports performance
"This book offers a wide-ranging and exhaustive panorama of the use of massage to treat lesions and/or pathologies affecting the osteo-musculotendinous system. The images and graphic layout are excellent, enabling rapid consultation and optimal comprehension of the manoeuvre performed" Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. |
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Format: PaperBack
Title: Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy
ISBN/ Catalogue No: 0091809568
Author: MEL CASH
Publisher: VINTAGE/EBURY (A DIVISION OF RANDOM HOUSE)
Date Published: 1996 |
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