Hands-on Sports Therapy is the 'must-have' textbook for all students studying VTCT, ITEC or City and Guilds Diplomas in Sports Therapy. Its down-to-earth, practical and comprehensive approach provides students with everything they need to know to succeed in their future careers. Hands-on Sports Therapy is a highly motivational book, strong in both practical and theoretical coverage, which will enhance the experience gained by all students on sports or health and fitness related courses. Over 200 specially commissioned photos, which take the student step-by-step through pre- and post-event massage techniques, health and fitness testing, remedial exercise and prevention and treatment of injury, further enhance the text. Hands-on Sports Therapy has been written specifically for sports therapy courses, but also covers all the necessary material for courses in sports massage, remedial massage and other related courses in health and fitness. Book jacket.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cengage Learning
ISBN-10
1861529201
ISBN-13
9781861529206
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30480029
Product Key Features
Author
Keith Ward
Publication Name
Hands on Sports Therapy
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
New Edition
Publication Year
2004
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.9in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
33.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Rm701
Edition Description
New Edition
Reviews
SECTION 1: THE THEORY BEHIND THE PRACTICE Sports therapy in context Anatomy and physiology for sports therapy Preparation for therapeutic practice Physical and biomechanical assessment techniques Sports injury overview Nutrition SECTION 2: THE PRACTICE Sports and remedial massage techniques Passive stretch and friction techniques Neuro-muscular, positional release and muscle Energy techniques Electro-therapy, cryotherapy and thermal therapy Taping and strapping techniques Remedial exercise techniques Fitness testing techniques Glossary of terms Appendices Index
Table of Content
SECTION 1: THE THEORY BEHIND THE PRACTICE Sports therapy in context Anatomy and physiology for sports therapy Preparation for therapeutic practice Physical and biomechanical assessment techniques Sports injury overview Nutrition SECTION 2: THE PRACTICE Sports and remedial massage techniques Passive stretch and friction techniques Neuro-muscular, positional release and muscle Energy techniques Electro-therapy, cryotherapy and thermal therapy Taping and strapping techniques Remedial exercise techniques Fitness testing techniques Glossary of terms Appendices Index
Copyright Date
2004
Target Audience
College Audience
Topic
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Massage & Reflexotherapy