Massage for Sport Performance

McGillicuddy (Central Florida School of Massage Therapy) is an American massage therapy-certified sport massage therapist who has worked with numerous elite athletes and at competitions for the Association of Tennis Professionals, the US Figure Skating Association, US Fencing Association, and at the Atlanta Olympic Games. Drawing on some 26 years of experience in the field, he presents a book and DVD package which demonstrate the common techniques, pre-event/postevent/recovery massage routines, and treatments of some problems typically encountered in football, basketball, soccer, baseball, golf, and tennis. Designed for coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, massage therapists, and similar professionals, as well as players and athletes, the text covers both preparation for massage and application of massage techniques. Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)