Hands on Sports Therapy

Contents

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