Massage for sport performance / Michael McGillicuddy.
2011
RC1226 .M34 2011 (Mapit)
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Title
Massage for sport performance / Michael McGillicuddy.
Author
ISBN
9780736083010 paperback
0736083014 paperback
0736083014 paperback
Publication Details
Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2011.
Language
English
Description
ix, 181 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. + 1 DVD (4 3/4 in.)
Call Number
RC1226 .M34 2011
Dewey Decimal Classification
615.8/22088796
Summary
"Michael McGillicuddy offers clear and organized information for result-oriented outcomes." Benny Vaughn, LMT, ATC, CSCS Athletic Therapy Center Fort Worth, Texas USA --
"From pre- and postevent massage to injury prevention, assessment, and treatment, athletes--and therapists--will benefit from the breadth and depth of Massage for Sport Performance." Leslie A. Young, PhD Editor in Chief, Massage & Bodywork Magazine --
Train harder, recover quickly, and improve performance! Today's top athletes rely on sport massage to stay healthy, be at the top of their game, and stay a step ahead of the competition. With Massage for Sport Performance, you can too. --
In this special book and DVD package, renowned sport massage therapist Michael McGillicuddy demonstrates the same techniques he has used to train and prepare the world's elite track and field athletes for Olympic competition. --
Throughout this book, you'll also find advice, tips, and variations for specific sports as well as specific massage recommendations for basketball, running, cycling, football, golf, tennis, baseball, soccer, and swimming. With step-by-step instruction, photo sequences, and video demonstrations of the primary techniques and some of the sport-specific treatments, Massage for Sport Performance is the definitive guide for players, coaches, and athletes alike. --
Improve performance, increase recovery time, and reduce injuries with Massage for Sport Performance. --
In this one-of-a-kind book and DVD package, former U.S. Olympic massage therapist Michael McGillicuddy shows you the equipment, techniques, and routines that the world's elite athletes rely on to maximize training and performance. --
The 69-minute DVD demonstrates every massage technique as well as step-by-step instruction for the most effective preevent, postevent, and recovery routines. --
Whether you are stepping onto the field or into the gym, recovering from injury, or preparing for competition, Massage for Sport Performance has everything you need to stay healthy, strong, and at the top of your game. --Book Jacket.
"From pre- and postevent massage to injury prevention, assessment, and treatment, athletes--and therapists--will benefit from the breadth and depth of Massage for Sport Performance." Leslie A. Young, PhD Editor in Chief, Massage & Bodywork Magazine --
Train harder, recover quickly, and improve performance! Today's top athletes rely on sport massage to stay healthy, be at the top of their game, and stay a step ahead of the competition. With Massage for Sport Performance, you can too. --
In this special book and DVD package, renowned sport massage therapist Michael McGillicuddy demonstrates the same techniques he has used to train and prepare the world's elite track and field athletes for Olympic competition. --
Throughout this book, you'll also find advice, tips, and variations for specific sports as well as specific massage recommendations for basketball, running, cycling, football, golf, tennis, baseball, soccer, and swimming. With step-by-step instruction, photo sequences, and video demonstrations of the primary techniques and some of the sport-specific treatments, Massage for Sport Performance is the definitive guide for players, coaches, and athletes alike. --
Improve performance, increase recovery time, and reduce injuries with Massage for Sport Performance. --
In this one-of-a-kind book and DVD package, former U.S. Olympic massage therapist Michael McGillicuddy shows you the equipment, techniques, and routines that the world's elite athletes rely on to maximize training and performance. --
The 69-minute DVD demonstrates every massage technique as well as step-by-step instruction for the most effective preevent, postevent, and recovery routines. --
Whether you are stepping onto the field or into the gym, recovering from injury, or preparing for competition, Massage for Sport Performance has everything you need to stay healthy, strong, and at the top of your game. --Book Jacket.
Note
Includes index.
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Table of Contents
Introduction to sport massage
Sport massage equipment
Getting to know the muscles
Preevent massage planning
Postevent massage planning
Stretching
Pre- and postevent massage
Recovery massage
Sport-specific treatments.
Sport massage equipment
Getting to know the muscles
Preevent massage planning
Postevent massage planning
Stretching
Pre- and postevent massage
Recovery massage
Sport-specific treatments.