The Complete Guide to Sports Massage 4th Edition

By Tim Paine

Highly illustrated and fully updated, the 4th edition of this popular guide to sports massage is packed with jargon-free information and practical tips explaining key principles and techniques.

The Complete Guide to Sports Massage, 4th edition is a comprehensive, practical handbook. This is the must-have guide for students of sports therapy and anyone wanting a performance advantage.

Sports massage is the skilled manipulation of soft tissue for: the relief and treatment of muscle soreness and pain; the maintenance of muscle balance and improved flexibility; and enhanced rehabilitation from injury. Packed with jargon-free information, this fully updated guide includes step-by-step photography and detailed text explaining the principles and techniques of massage, injury management and post-massage care, as well as practical guidance on working at a sports event.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1399403060
• ISBN13: 9781399403061
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Sport
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.0"