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. Featuring updated photography and the latest techniques, this is a comprehensive, practical handbook on a key branch of sports therapy, and covers the core syllabus for levels 3 and 4 Sports Massage diplomas. 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.

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.

About the Author
Tim Paine is currently registrar for Sports Therapy UK, a university senior lecturer, senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy and consultant to the Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT). He has been practising and teaching sports therapy for over 20 years, working with a wide range of clients and elite athletes, as well as at major sporting events.


Book Information
ISBN 9781399403061
Author Tim Paine
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Bloomsbury Sport
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC