Hands on Sports Therapy by Keith Ward (2004, Trade Paperback, New Edition)

Cengage Learning

1861529201

9781861529206

30480029

Keith Ward

Hands on Sports Therapy

Trade Paperback

English

New Edition

2004

Textbook

384 Pages

10.9in

0.6in

8.5in

33.1 Oz

Rm701

New Edition

SECTION 1: THE THEORY BEHIND THE PRACTICE Sports therapy in context Anatomy and physiology for sports therapy Preparation for therapeutic practice Physical and biomechanical assessment techniques Sports injury overview Nutrition SECTION 2: THE PRACTICE Sports and remedial massage techniques Passive stretch and friction techniques Neuro-muscular, positional release and muscle Energy techniques Electro-therapy, cryotherapy and thermal therapy Taping and strapping techniques Remedial exercise techniques Fitness testing techniques Glossary of terms Appendices Index

SECTION 1: THE THEORY BEHIND THE PRACTICE Sports therapy in context Anatomy and physiology for sports therapy Preparation for therapeutic practice Physical and biomechanical assessment techniques Sports injury overview Nutrition SECTION 2: THE PRACTICE Sports and remedial massage techniques Passive stretch and friction techniques Neuro-muscular, positional release and muscle Energy techniques Electro-therapy, cryotherapy and thermal therapy Taping and strapping techniques Remedial exercise techniques Fitness testing techniques Glossary of terms Appendices Index

2004

College Audience

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Massage & Reflexotherapy

615.8/2

21

Yes

Health & Fitness, Medical