Book Description
Updated and invigorated, Understanding Sports Massage, Second Edition, provides readers with an understanding of the fundamental theory and practical basis for using sports massage to keep athletes in top shape, recover from injuries, and improve performance. Like the successful first edition, Understanding Sports Massage is ideal for sport professionals and students in sports massage training programs. The book illustrates and explains massage techniques in detail and describes the procedures involved in conducting effective sports massage sessions, including determining goals, organizing the session, and choosing and applying techniques.

In addition to serving sport professionals, the new edition of Understanding Sports Massage will be useful to coaches, athletes, and teachers. They will be introduced to massage techniques that they can learn and apply in nonmedical situations such as in warm-ups, preparing for and recovering from competition, reducing the potential for injuries, and aiding in injury rehabilitation.

Understanding Sports Massage, Second Edition, also features many updates and improvements from the first edition:

1. Nearly 100 photographs demonstrate proper technique.

2. New two-color presentation highlights specific elements of the text for a clearer understanding of the material presented.

3. Updated and expanded material throughout the book includes new sections on medications and massage, specialized massage techniques, and joint movements and stretching; an updated trouble spots form; more examples of remedial and rehabilitation applications; and a description of the increasing use of sports massage in integrative sports medicine settings.

This text helps readers put theory into practice, first explaining the scientific underpinnings of sports massage and then describing in detail how to apply those concepts in a massage session. This "how-to" approach extends to its planning and programming sections, in which the authors lay out the finer points of giving sports massage and then guide readers in implementing sports massage programs in various settings. The program-development portion of this book provides practitioners with detailed advice from the authors, who are well respected for their expertise and program-development skills. They address how to implement sports massage programs in various settings and how sports massage specialists cooperate with other sport and health professionals to provide the best possible care for athletes.

The result is a comprehensive and richly detailed guide to providing the best sports massage in a variety of settings and to developing a top-notch sports massage program in a school or university, a health club or organization, or a clinic or private practice.

About the Author
Patricia Benjamin, PhD, has been a sports professional for over 30 years and has gained special insight into massage for athletes. She has been a high school physical education teacher and coach and a youth sports coach, and she has taught sports at the college level. Her own experiences as an athlete have contributed to her understanding of the benefits of sports massage.

Benjamin received her bachelor of science degree in physical education from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and master’s degree in education from Northern Illinois University. Her PhD in recreation and leisure studies is from Purdue University.

Benjamin graduated from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy in 1984 and is a licensed massage therapist in the state of Illinois. She is active in the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), in which she has served as director of education from 1989 to 1993, and more recently as Illinois chapter president. She is a former AMTA historian and writes a column on the history of massage in the Massage Therapy Journal.

Benjamin is coauthor of Tappan’s Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques, Fourth Edition (2005), teaches professional foundations courses and ethics in massage therapy programs, and is a massage therapy education curriculum consultant and author. She lives in Chicago and enjoys Zen archery, tai chi, history reading, traveling, and gardening.

Scott Lamp has been a massage therapist since 1982 and has worked with athletes at all levels. He was the first massage therapist in the United States to be hired by a Division I college athletic association (University of Florida) to provide an ongoing massage therapy program.

Lamp is now the owner and director of Southeastern Sports Massage, a sports massage clinic that develops and implements a variety of projects and programs. He also has his own private practice that serves more than 30 clients per week ranging from professional athletes to weekend warriors and gardeners. In addition, he develops and teaches certification programs for sports massage therapy.

Lamp graduated from the Soma School of Massage in Gainesville, Florida, in 1982 and is licensed in the state of Florida. He is nationally certified in therapeutic massage and body work. He earned his bachelor of science degree in botany from the University of Florida in 1980.

Lamp has been very active in massage therapy associations, winning numerous awards and serving in many capacities including national president of the American Massage Therapy Association. He has conducted research on the effects of massage as part of a University of Florida research team. Lamp lives in Gainesville, Florida, where his interests include renovating houses, landscaping, traveling, practicing yoga, and watercolor painting.

Applied Kinesiology: A Training Manual and Reference Book of Basic Principles and Practices (Paperback)

Book Description
Applied kinesiology uses diagnostic muscle tests in conjunction with standard examination procedures to determine the causes of health problems. Written for professionals and nonprofessionals alike, Applied Kinesiology includes 32 muscle tests and a step-by-step guide for applying specific correction techniques.

Book Info
(North Atlantic Books) Detailed introduction to applied kinesiology as it is performed by chiropractors and other health professionals. Presents the principles and basic practices in their original forms as developed by George Goodheart. Halftone illustrations, case histories, and 33 muscle tests are included. Softcover.

Robert Frost's AK manual is lean and to the point. It gives the history of AK, how AK is used in Europe and the USA, theory into the mechanisms of the reflexes used in AK, basic therapeutic procedures with explainations, and clear diagrams of the basic muscle tests and the appropriate reflexes. A perfect complement to the 100 hour course. I recommend this book to any student or practioner in health care who is looking to expand their skill set.

Massage Therapists: Success Beyond Work

Quick read, easily understandable. It was nice to hear from someone trained in the profession who was successful in developing a saleable business, rather than just creating a list of clients with limited resale value. For me, there were a few loose strings about how to make the various moves and what to use as your metrics for taking the next step. But, that's what we have financial advisors for isn't it? Worth the read.

Reviews from Amazon
This is the only book I've seen that gave me precise ideas for marketing my massage business, and I've applied them. The book also gave me great ideas for adding income to my business without doing more massage. Thanks, Colleen!

Deep Tissue Massage: A Visual Guide to Techniques (Paperback)

Book Info
(North Atlantic Books) Textbook-style manual for massage therapists who have completed or are in the process of completing basic massage training. Includes many photographs and illustrations for reference, biomechanics for preventing injury, and directions for treatment and rehabilitation for common complaints. Quick-reference guide to techniques. DNLM: Massage--methods--Atlases.

Reviews from Amazon
I have been teaching deep tissue massage for many years. This is the first really accessible text on deep tissue massage that I have seen. The illustrations are especially helpful and the author's descriptions of techniques very useful and easy to follow. When I first read this book,I could hear my teacher's voice - it is very similar to my original training in deep tissue massage. I would recommend it to all massage therapists who want to improve their massage skills.

Review
A masterpiece on deep tissue massage and myofascial release. Art Riggs reveals various techniques for different parts of the body used in structural integration. Art Riggs has excellent narrative style, share not only his techniques but his experience, advice and empathy as a massage therapist. This book is a perfect companion for Riggs' DVD, which is a must.

Review
Hi, I am a professional therapist. I graduated from the Ohashi Institute in NYC, and I must say that Ohashi has better techniques than this book. Ohashi's practitioner moves better and is much more comfortable that in this book. In this book, sometimes I'd look at the pictures and wonder how the practitioner is feeling; they look strained, it doesn't seem like they are using diagonal cross-patterning and their own body weight.


Review
Overall, I think the book is OK, if you haven't been exposed to the martial-arts -like techniques of the East. This book shows you something that is better than the traditional western massage where the patient just lies there on the table, and the whole experience is static and straining.

However, to achieve the true mastery, I think it is necessary to go to the eastern sources, like thai massage, hawai'ian lomi-lomi and "moving" shiatsu, where the practitioner moves using their center of gravity and gracefully *takes* the patient for the ride. The net result is excercising of joints, which is extremely healing. Plus, the practitioner gets to get healthier too.

I highly recommend Ohashi's school and books. The longer I practice it, the more I appreciate it.

I also think it is worth looking into the thai massage, trigger points, cranio-sacral and rolfing. I found that all those are necessary in order to achieve some results.

Review
An excellent reference book for Massage Therapists, September 24, 2004
Reviewer: Natural Healthy Essentials "venusmassageLMT" (NYC) - See all my reviews

I am a NY State Licensed and National Board Certified Massage Therapist. Honestly speaking, deep tissue massage is in great demand as people stress out from work and life. About 90% of my clients come for deep tissue massage.

I have most of the reference material for Deep Tissue Massage, including this book and DVD by Art Riggs, Deep Tissue & Neuromuscular Therapy (2 sets) by Sean Riehl, Balanced Body by Donald W. Scheumann, and Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (Vol 1) by Erik Dalton. Art Riggs' teaching material excels from them all. Furthermore, I appreciated the way how Riggs handled customer complaints. Riggs answered my email complaints personally and have turned a customer complaint into a praise. On the other extreme, I never got any email answer from Erik Dalton regarding my purchase (I did get an order confirmation from his company).

A final word, you will not regret buying the study material from Art Riggs, and don't waste money on the studying material for Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques. Most of the techniques from Myoskeletal Alignment (Vol 1) can be found in Art Riggs' Deep Tissue Massage.

Enjoy your Deep Tissue Massage

Review
To be honest, these treatments can hurt A LOT but if you want to try something different and are opposed to taking pills you might as well clench your teeth and see what happens. You can make money with this if you use it professionally and pretty much run things the way you want. Be careful not to harm your customers, though because it can go out of control. I've heard it works for some people.

Review
Toss away all dependence on the greedy, evil medical profession. Deep Tissue Massage is more scientifically based than Chiropractic and it does't even require a license. If you have a Homeopathic Dr. who charges too much, this will work just as well and keep you safe and sound. Clean out that medicine cabinet. No more poisons! Thank you for your selfless advice, Art Riggs! Those who call you a quack are just uneducated. I only wish the book had advice on curing specific diseases like Cancer and Heart Disease. I feel it could rebalance the body so that would be possible at least. I am going to try some of it on my dog, who is getting old.






The Ultimate Study Guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and Answers (Topics: Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology) Volume 1 (Paperback)



Book Description
This is the most specific and thorough study guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. This test preparation study guide consists of the following topics: Western: Integumentary System, Skeletal System, Muscular System, Nervous System, Endocrine System, Cardiovascular System, Lymphatic & Immune System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Urinary System, Reproductive System, Cranial-Sacral System, Biomechanics & Kinesiology, and Basic Medical Terminology. Non-Western topics include the following: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Primary Meridians, Organ Physiology, Extraordinary Meridians, Five Element Theory, and Other Energetic Systems.
This is Volume 1 of a three volume series. Volume 2 covers clinical pathology and recognition of various conditions. Volume 3 covers massage therapy and bodywork: theory, assessment and application. Volume 3 also includes professional standards, ethics and business practices.

About the Author
Dr. Patrick Leonardi has written over 60 study guides since 1995. His study guides have helped thousands of students achieve better grades in less time and effort. The author has a talent for focusing on the similar key questions that are asked on exams.


Review
951 questions and answers!! This book was essential to my passing the NCBTMB the first time. I learned a great deal from this book and well as from Volumes 2 and 3. I was surprised at the number of test questions about Traditional Chinese Medicine. This book provides a great deal of information on that topic.

This was a great book to use in preparation for the NCBTMB exam, even though some of the questions were a little TOO esoteric (5 questions on hyoid muscles? Come on! How often does one massage the THROAT? And the bulbospongious and levator ani? Yeah, right! I massage those every time - NOT!) Even so, it helped me focus on what was for me the most difficult and challenging part of the exam and to find the "holes" in my knowledge. Questions arent' mixed up, but are in order, so it's possible to review a system, take the questions, correct, then review again. HIGHLY recommended!




Anatomy and Physiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations (Volume 2: Bone Tissue, Skeletal System, Muscle Tissue, Muscular System) (Paperback)

Book Description
This test preparation study guide is the best in the industry. It is written in an "easy to understand style". It is designed for students of college anatomy and physiology. It is very thorough, specific and complete for each topic, which includes the following: Bone Tissue, Skeletal System, Muscle Tissue and Muscular System.

About the Author
Dr. Patrick Leonardi has written over 50 study guides since 1995. His study guides have helped thousands of students achieve better grades in less time and effort. They focus on the key questions that teachers ask frequently on exams.


Reviews from Amazon
I found this book to be very helpful, especially when used with Volume I. I quizzed myself with his questions and answers after I read a chapter, and usually found that I didn't understand a section deeply enough. I'd much rather get questions wrong before the test than during! Many of the questions on the test were very similar to his questions. I'd recommend this Volume & also Volume 1 if you are looking for good grades for A&P. You can't do wrong by learning from a former professor of A&P!

Reviews
I found this book to be great for helping me get an "A" in my anatomy and physiology class in college. It's to the point and focused on key topics. It helped me focus on the type of questions that my teacher asked on my final. Thanks Dr. Leonardi for writing this book. This book is a must buy for any undergraduate A and P student, massage therapy student, or anyone wanting to know more about anatomy and physiology. I also used Volume 1 (ISBN: 0971999619) also sold on amazon. Both books helped me to get excellent grades in my A and P class.






Complete Review Guide: For State and National Examinations in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (Paperback)





Complete Review Guide: For State and National Examinations in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (Paperback)

Book Description
One of the few books in the world written on this very popular Australian method of muscle pressure release therapy commonly referred to as Bowen Therapy. Over 40 years ago in Australia, this method was conceived by Tom Bowen and now it is taught and practiced in over 25 countries around the world. This miraculous method has been responsible for so many success stories regarding relief of pain and allows the body to self-heal. An exciting account by one of natural medicine's foremost authorities.

From the Author
"I really believe that the world is changing. People are changing. People are searching for a greater fullfillment. We will look at the past as a primitive time. War, money, drugs, greed, power, racism. These are primitive words. Words of the second millennium.

Cooperation, exchange of ideas, common goals, respect for nature, equality and natural means of diagnosing and dealing with disease are words of the third millenium, the new millennium." Frank Navratil

Review from Amazon
One of the best, inspirational books I have read in a long time. Frank Navratil explains in a wonderful way about this long mysterious Australian method, in a clear and inspirational way. After reading this book, I was motivated to take a course in Bowen therapy as well as to undergo this therapy for my health problems. It truly is a miraculous method that I think eveyone should know about especially if you have any kind of pain, migraines, or just about any other health problems.
I believe it is one of the long lost secrets to discovering more about how to improve your health. I sincerely recommend you read this book.

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Massage Therapists - How do You Determine Your Clients Muscular Strength

Massage Therapists - Improve Your Effectiveness Of Your Neurological And Orthopedic Assessment Of Your Patients

Massage Therapists - Understand How To Refer Properly To Other Medical Specialists

Massage Therapist - What Modalities Will I Learn In Dr. Koshes’ Seminar, “Modality Certification For The Massage Therapist”

Massage Therapists - Have You Ever Wondered How To
Assess Your Clients Flexibility

Massage Therapists - How Do You Progress Your Clients
Through Different Phases Of Rehabilitation Care

Learn About Common Musculoskeletal Conditions And
Their Protocols For Treatment

Massage Therapists - Recognize The Importance Of
Keeping Good Patient Records

Questions and Answers for Massage Therapists

Massage Therapist - How Do You Instruct Your Clients In Some
Of The Most Common Prescribed Exercise Protocols

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Reference List for Seminars:

Massage Therapist Modality Seminar References

Massage Therapist Clinical Neurology Seminar References

Massage Therapist Muscles & Exercise Seminar References