The Complete Guide to Sports Massage, 3rd edition is a comprehensive, practical handbook. Now with additional photography and the latest techniques, this is a must-have guide for students of sports therapy and anyone wanting a performance advantage. Sports massage is the skilled manipulation of soft tissue for: the relief and treatment of muscle soreness and pain; the maintenance of muscle balance and improved flexibility; and enhanced rehabilitation from injury. Packed with jargon-free information, this fully updated guide includes step-by-step photography and detailed text explaining the principles and techniques of massage; injury management and post-massage care; as well as practical guidance on working at a sports event.

An introduction to sports massage -- The soft-tissue therapist -- The principles of human anatomy and physiology -- Exercise and the human body -- The principles of massage -- How sports massage may enhance performance -- Examining and assessing your client -- Developing touch and sense - palpation -- How to massage - the techniques -- How to massage - practical application -- Warm-ups, cool downs and stretching -- Injury management -- Working at a sports event -- Building a successful career.