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The Complete Guide to Sports Massage
by Tim Paine
Paperback - 192 pages (October 2000)
A. & C. Black, Ltd.; ISBN: 0713650079

 
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This is a practical handbook for sports people and fitness enthusiasts who want to know more about how massage can enhance performance and reduce the risk of injury. It offers an analysis of the theoretical basis for sports massage, and authoritative, step-by-step technical guidance.

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Excellent book, a must for therapists, 9 August, 2001
An excellent and concise book. A must for all those interested in Sports Therapy or just Sports Massage. On e of the best books on the market, not as intense as Mel Cash's books but more readable . Excellent work Mr Paine.

 
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Sports Injuries: Their Prevention and Treatment
by JLars Peterson MD PhD, Per Renstroem MD PhD
Hardcover - 544 pages 3rd Ed (7 November, 2000)
Martin Dunitz; ISBN: 1853171190

 
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An outstanding text on treatment and prevention, 1 May, 2001
Reviewer: brianporter@btinternet.com. Brian Porter, Sports Injury Therapist from Preston, Lancashire
I have read both the second and third editions of this excellent text. The informaton on treatment of injuries is concise and specific. there is an outstanding section on rehabilitation. This book is a "must have" for anyone treating Sports Injuries or who is serious about their own sporting performance

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Sport & Remedial Massage Therapy
by Mel Cash
Paperback - 288 pages (1 August, 1996)
Ebury Press; ISBN: 0091809568

 
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A guide to massage as a remedial therapy for sports training and injuries which covers the practical and theoretical aspects of the subject and shows how to work in a support role with medical practitioners treating more serious injury. It sees massage as a vital component in an athlete's training.

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Performance Massage
by Robert K. King
Paperback - 150 pages (October 1992)
Human Kinetics (T); ISBN: 0873223950

 
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The Healing Art of Sports Massage
by Joan Johnson
Paperback - 166 pages (April 1995)
Rodale Press Pr St. Martin; ISBN: 087596186X

 
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Offers techniques for improved performance, prevent injury and recovery from injury that are sport-specific and intended for both weekend athletes and serious competitors--including warm-ups amd stretches, self-massage, and partner massage.

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Understanding Sports Massage
by Patricia J. Benjamin, Scott P. Lamp
Paperback - 124 pages (1996)
Human Kinetics Pub; ISBN: 0873229762

 
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Massage for Sport
by Joan Watt
Paperback - 192 pages (23 August, 1999)
The Crowood Press; ISBN: 1861261608

 
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Synopsis
The use of massage in sport has become widespread, not only to treat injuries, but also to increase muscle fitness, strength and flexibility. In this handbook, physiotherapist Joan Watt addresses the rules of massage and its techniques. She covers sports massage -including techniques, contact materials, methods of application, duration, and contra-indications - and also covers ice massage, aromatherapy and reflexology as additions to the masseur's skills. The final chapter provides a ready reference on anatomy and physiology.

 

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Sports Massage
by Jack Meagher, Pat Boughton
Paperback - 224 pages ( 7 February, 1995)
Station Hill Press; ISBN: 088268096X

 
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Sports Massage for Peak Performance
by Gregory Pike, Greg Pike
Paperback (June 1997)
HarperCollins; ISBN: 0060951672

 
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American professional athletes have been using sports massage for more than two decades now, and the technique is considered effective for precontest warm-ups (to increase circulation and flexibility), postevent cool-downs (to relax performance-tightened muscles), and between-contest body...

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Sports Massage
by Jari Ylinen, Mel Cash
Paperback - 168 pages Reissue (16 April, 1992)
Stanley Paul; ISBN: 009173746X

 
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Many recreational sportsmen and almost every top sportsman or woman has been for curative treatment at one time or another. This book, based on sound medical principles, sets out the different general massage techniques, goes through the specific injury treatments for each part of the body, explains how to identify injury problems and how to treat acute injuries. Also included are sections on self-massage, acupressure, contra indications, trigger points, stretching and shiatsu.

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Sportsmassage: A Complete Program for Increasing Performance and Endurance in Fifteen Popular Sports
by Jack Meagher, et al
Paperback - 208 pages ( June 1998)
Talman Company; ISBN: 088268096X

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Still recognized as the bible of sports massage, this book's simple principles can improve athletic condition and prevent injury to muscles. Four easily taught strokes locate and treat strained muscles used in many popular sports.

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Sports & Stress Therapy : Athletic Rehabilitation on Massage, Stretching, & Strengthening
by Eskay Shazryl, Jarrod Hanks
Hardcover - 208 pages ( May 1994)
Eskay; ISBN: 0963975781

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