Random House UK Sports And Remedial Massage Therapy

Bought this book to replace Susan Findlay sports massage book, recommended by teacher and on loan from college library, that I did not get on well with. I prefer this book for how the techniques are presented and described. The photos are not in colour but show the techniques very clearly. The only thing 'missing' is a section on pre-assessment, just one 'strange' diagram on postural analysis, though there is a chapter on palpitations to 'explore' the condition on the muscles. Sections include physical/mental/emotional causes of injury; A&P charts; location, direction and movement terms. The 'how to massage' section is presented by body area including muscles, origin/insertion and action as well as the massage techniques. I will certainly use this book more than the recommended textbook. Pricewise it was cheaper too.

Covers a lot of basic massage techniques and touches on a lot of commons sports techniques that werent covered in school. Lots of pictures and clear instructions on specific treatment options.

I think most people have said all there is to say about this book. It is great for students of Sports Massage and I will be recommending it to any I teach. There are easy to follow diagrams (although it would be nice to see some updated pictures, even my 9 year old son wondered how old the book must be for pictures like that!!!!) but it was good to see the meridians etc getting a mention in there-I know some people may not see the relevance but at least you have the choice to read or ignore. This has definitely assisted me in improving my massage techniques beyond what I was taught in the classroom as a student and is something I will use as a teacher.

Book looks excellent & full of information. As my granddaughter is training to be a physio I thought she would like it. As I'm not the one studying I am only able to give it four stars.

This is a good book. I needed a guide for Sports massage and I think all the techniques in this book are very helpful.