Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #53767 in Books
• Published on: 1992-04-16
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 168 pages

Customer Reviews

A must for all would be therapists!
This book covers much needed techniques for the would be therapist. Masseuses can use these new methods in thier own therapy treatments. This books teaches the essentials, ie contraindications, exercises and treatment methods. Excellant when studying to find out terminology and sports injury terms used today. Very up-to-date and interesting to read.