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| List of Figures | |
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| List of Tables | |
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| List of History Briefs | |
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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Theory and Science of Sports Massage | |
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| Definition of Sports Massage | |
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| The Many Uses of Massage in Sports | |
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| The Sports Massage Specialist | |
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| The Whole-Athlete Model | |
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| Sports Massage and Athletic Performance | |
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| Evidence for Effectiveness | |
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| Constellation of Effects | |
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| Contraindications and Cautions | |
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| Medications and Drugs | |
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| Techniques and Basic Skills | |
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| Building Blocks of Sports Massage | |
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| Hand and Finger Positions | |
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| Basic Massage Techniques | |
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| Basic Joint Movement Techniques | |
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| Specialized Massage Techniques | |
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| Palpation | |
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| Restorative Sports Massage | |
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| Restorative Massage and Its Applications | |
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| Recovery Massage | |
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| Remedial Applications | |
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| Rehabilitation Applications | |
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| Sports Massage at Athletic Events | |
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| Event Sports Massage | |
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| Pre-Event Sports Massage | |
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| Interevent Sports Massage | |
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| Postevent Sports Massage | |
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| Hyperthermia and Hypothermia | |
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| Relieving Muscle Cramps | |
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| Event Sports Massage at a Swim Meet | |
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| Maintenance Sports Massage | |
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| Overview of Maintenance Sports Massage | |
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| Common Problem Areas | |
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| Maintenance Massage Using Oil | |
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| Planning and Giving Sports Massage | |
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| Sports Massage Sessions | |
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| Planning a Session | |
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| Sports Massage Routines | |
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| Logistics of Giving Sports Massage | |
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| Aspects of Technique Performance | |
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| Monitoring Progress and Pain | |
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| Implementing a Sports Massage Program | |
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| Sports Massage Programs | |
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| School and University Programs | |
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| The Athlete's Support Team | |
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| Athletic Organizations | |
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| Organized Sport Events | |
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| Health Clubs | |
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| Private Sports Massage Practices | |
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| Integrative Sports Medicine Clinics | |
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| Sanitary Guidelines for Sports Massage at Events | |
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| Massage Licensing Laws | |
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| Glossary | |
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| References | |
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| Index | |
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| About the Authors | |