Product details
ISBN
9781861529206
Published
2004-06-17
Publisher
Cengage Learning EMEA
Weight
940 gr
Height
16 mm
Width
217 mm
Thickness
276 mm
Age
G, P, 01, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
384
Author
Biographical note
Keith Ward is at the Cranfield School of Management.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
Hands on Sports Therapy covers the whole range of subjects required for college courses in Sports Therapy. It is an introduction to the field of sports therapy covering the basic theory of fitness and exercise. The book is aimed at both students and experienced therapists looking to upgrade their skills, and will be clear, informative and very practical.
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Hands on Sports Therapy covers the whole range of subjects required for college courses in Sports Therapy. It is an introduction to the field of sports therapy covering the basic theory of fitness and exercise.
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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
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Product details
ISBN
9781861529206
Published
2004-06-17
Publisher
Cengage Learning EMEA
Weight
940 gr
Height
16 mm
Width
217 mm
Thickness
276 mm
Age
G, P, 01, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
384
Author