TY  - BOOK
AU  - Fritz,Sandy
TI  - Sports & exercise massage: comprehensive care in athletics, fitness & rehabilitation 
SN  - 9780323083829
AV  - RM721.F75 2013 
U1  - 615.8/22 23
PY  - 2013///
CY  - St. Louis, Mo.
PB  - Elsevier Mosby
KW  - Massage
KW  - Methods
KW  - Sports injuries
KW  - Prevention & control
KW  - Rehabilitation
KW  - Sports massage
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; CONTENTS
UNIT ONE : Theory and application of exercise and athletic performance
1. The World of Sports and Exercise Massage --
2. What Is Sports Massage --
3. Evidence for Sports Massage Benefit --
4. Kinesiology --
5. Fitness First --
6. Sport-Specific Movement --
7. Nutritional Support and Banned Substances --
8. Influences of the Mind and Body --
UNIT TWO : Sports massage: theory and application
9. Indications and Cautions --
10. Assessment for Sports Massage and Physical Rehabilitation Application --
11. Review of Massage Methods --
12. Stretching --
13. Focused Massage Application --
14. Unique Circumstances and Adjunct Therapies --
UNIT THREE : Sport injury
15. Injury in General --
16. Pain Management --
17. Common Categories for Injury --
18. Medical Treatment for Injury --
19. Systemic Illness and Disorders --
20. Injury by Area --
UNIT FOUR :Case Studies
N2  - "Your complete guide to massage therapy in sport and fitness training! The treatment of both professional and amateur athletes poses specific challenges to massage therapists and others involved in movement-related work, exercise, and rehabilitation activities. Sports & Exercise Massage: Comprehensive Care in Athletics, Fitness & rehabilitation, 2nd edition provides an essential background in sport-specific activities, while also informing you on the effects of training, common types of sport injuries, and prescribed rehabilitation applications. Case studies and clear illustrations throughout bring concepts to life and show you how to apply what you've learned."
ER  -