The Complete Guide to Sports Massage 4th Edition

Cover
Title
Dedication
Copyright
	Contents
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Introduction
Part One: About Sports Massage
	Chapter 1. An introduction to sports massage
	Chapter 2. The soft-tissue therapist
Part Two: The Science Of Sports Massage
	Chapter 3. The principles of human anatomy and physiology
	Chapter 4. Exercise and the human body
	Chapter 5. The principles of massage
	Chapter 6. How sports massage may enhance performance
Part Three: Putting Theory Into Practice
	Chapter 7. Examining and assessing your client
	Chapter 8. Developing touch and sense – palpation
	Chapter 9. How to massage – the techniques
	Chapter 10. How to massage – practical application
	Chapter 11. Warm-ups, cool-downs and stretching
	Chapter 12. Injury management
	Chapter 13. Working at sports events
	Chapter 14. Building a successful career
Appendix 1: Educational standards and recognition in the UK
Appendix 2: Other healthcare professions in the UK
Appendix 3: What should I look for when purchasing a portable massage couch?
Appendix 4: Myofascial release
Appendix 5: Massage guns
Appendix 6: Tender points, trigger points and neuromuscular techniques (NMTS)
Appendix 7: Essential oils in sport
Glossary
Recommended reading
Useful contacts
Index