Product Description

More of us are participating in sports activities than ever before, whether as a recreational jogger, tennis player or weekend footballer. As a result, sports injuries are now on the increase. In this definitive guide to sports injuries and their rehabilitation, Olympic Pilates instructor and physiotherapist Paul Massey shows how the majority of sports injuries are preventable and treatable using Pilates.Sport by sport, Paul Massey identifies the most common injuries that occur, and reveals how to spot the signs and symptoms of specific problems. Focusing on prevention and treatment, Paul Massey's programme of clearly illustrated exercises and professional treatment tips shows you how to integrate Pilates into your sporting activities. All the exercises included are specific for a particular injury: some have been specially developed by Paul Massey for maximum effectiveness in injury treatment. In an easy-to-follow format, whatever your age or fitness level, "Sports Pilates" is invaluable for all those who want to maximize their performance.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #32331 in Books
• Published on: 2009-03-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

About the Author
Paul Massey is a chartered physiotherapist who practices internationally and advises British Airways on their in-flight exercise programme. Currently the Pilates expert of the UK Olympic Swimming team and the Injury Prevention advisor to the Royal Ballet, he has worked worldwide for the last 12 years with both male and female sports stars and is working with sportsmen and women for the 2004 Olympics. His previous books include Body Control Pilates Back Book (Pan Macmillan).

Customer Reviews

Good enough for Pinsent good enough for me
After hearing that Mathew Pinsent and the rest of the Olympic gold medal team did Pilates I was interested to see how i could implement into my team training regime. Well so far the the rate of injuries has decreased, performance increased but most of all level of enthusiam for training. A great book for anyone serious about being the best.

great book
Pilates has been used by sports people to treat injuries for a while now, and as someone who does pilates to a high level, and a lot of triathlon, this book has shown me how specific pilates moves can help each of those sports. For anyone who does any kind of sport, and suffers injuries, or wishes to prevent them from reoccuring, then this is a valuable book.

Paul Massey - Sports Pilates
Brilliant book, every Pilates teacher should own it. Detailed, well explained, I learnt so much more from it and use it all the time.