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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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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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781861529206
Publisert
2004-06-17
Utgiver
Vendor
Cengage Learning EMEA
Vekt
938 gr
Høyde
276 mm
Bredde
217 mm
Dybde
16 mm
Aldersnivå
G, P, 01, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
384

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Om bidragsyterne

Keith Ward is at the Cranfield School of Management.