Therapeutic Massage in Athletics

by Archer, Pat

• ISBN13: 9780781742696
• ISBN10: 0781742692
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-07-27
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This textbook on sports massage was created specifically for massage therapists, certified athletic trainers, and physical therapists who work with athletes. The author is an experienced massage therapy and athletic training educator and practitioner, and provides instruction on how to apply clinical massage techniques to athletes. The text is uniquely focused on the use and integration of basic sports massage, myofascial, neuromuscular, and lymphatic facilitation to enhance an athlete's performance potential and treat common athletic injuries and conditions. The book includes numerous diagrams and pictures of techniques to help readers visualize specific concepts and procedures. From the Field Boxes contain quotes from professionals who practice sports massage. Case Studies present common athletic injury scenarios and descriptions of treatment protocols.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	ix
Reviewers	xi
PART I INTRODUCTION TO THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE IN ATHLETICS	1	(42)
Introduction to Massage Therapy	3	(19)
Terminology	4	(1)
Benefits and Physiologic Effects of Massage	4	(4)
Guidelines for Selecting Massage Equipment and Supplies	8	(5)
Application Guidelines for All Massage	13	(4)
Massage Techniques Most Beneficial to Athletes	17	(5)
Sports Massage	22	(21)
Categories of Sports Massage	23	(1)
What Is Basic Sports Massage?	24	(1)
Basic Sports Massage Strokes	24	(19)
PART II ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR MASSAGE IN ATHLETICS	43	(66)
Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems	45	(21)
Cardiovascular Circulation	45	(5)
Overview of the Lymphatic System	50	(3)
The Lymph Vessel Network	53	(3)
Mechanisms of Lymph Formation and Movement	56	(3)
Direction of Lymph Flow	59	(3)
Types of Edema	62	(4)
The Neuromuscular System	66	(18)
Skeletal Muscle Contraction	67	(1)
Types of Muscle Contraction	68	(1)
Functions of Skeletal Muscles	69	(1)
Basic Muscle Reflexes	70	(3)
Skeletal Muscle Response to Abnormal Stress	73	(5)
Theories of Pain Reduction	78	(6)
The Myofascial Network	84	(16)
Connective Tissue	84	(3)
Skeletal Muscle Architecture	87	(1)
The Fascial Network	88	(8)
The Functional Myofascial Chains	96	(4)
The Physiology of Healing	100	(9)
The Acute Stage	101	(2)
The Subacute Stage	103	(1)
The Maturation Stage	103	(1)
Signs and Symptoms of Healing	104	(1)
Therapeutic Goals for Each Stage of the Healing Cycle	105	(4)
PART III THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE TECHNIQUES FOR SPORTS HEALTH CARE	109	(68)
Lymphatic Facilitation Techniques	111	(19)
The Development of Lymphatic Massage	112	(1)
Lymphatic Considerations for Standard Care of Injuries	112	(1)
Contraindications for Lymphatic Facilitation	113	(1)
Body Mechanics and Other Considerations	113	(1)
Lymphatic Facilitation Strokes for Use With Traumatic Edema	114	(5)
Three General Stages of Lymphatic Facilitation Sequences	119	(5)
Treatment Sequences for Traumatic Edema	124	(1)
Lymphatic Facilitation for Recovery from Exercise	124	(6)
Neuromuscular Techniques	130	(23)
What Is Neuromuscular Release?	130	(1)
Indications and Contraindications for Neuromuscular Release	131	(1)
Proprioceptive Techniques	131	(4)
Trigger Point Techniques	135	(4)
Positional Release Techniques	139	(8)
Guidelines for Combining Proprioceptive Techniques	147	(1)
Neuromuscular Release for Specific Muscles	148	(5)
Myofascial Techniques	153	(24)
The Myofascial Techniques	154	(1)
Indications and Contraindications	154	(1)
Assessing Myofascial Restrictions	155	(2)
Site-Specific Myofascial Techniques	157	(8)
Broad Plane Myofascial Techniques	165	(12)
PART IV PROTOCOLS FOR MASSAGE USED IN ATHLETICS	177	(91)
Massage for Sports Events	179	(29)
Goals of Event Massage	179	(2)
Stroke Combinations and Massage Focus	181	(1)
Timing, Pace, and Duration for Event Massage	182	(1)
Massage Interviews	183	(1)
Post-Event First Aid	183	(4)
Examples of Event Massage Sequences	187	(21)
Maintenance Massage	208	(17)
Goals and Benefits of Maintenance Massage	209	(1)
Guidelines for Maintenance Massage	209	(1)
Maintenance Massage for the Lower Body	210	(7)
Maintenance Massage for the Upper Body	217	(8)
Evaluation: Identifying Problems and Assessing Needs	225	(18)
The Purpose of Evaluation	225	(2)
The Evaluation Process	227	(16)
Treatment Massage	243	(18)
Treatment Massage Goals and Plans	244	(1)
Acute Sprains and Strains	245	(1)
Chronic Sprains and Strains	246	(3)
Hematomas and Acute Bursitis	249	(3)
Neurovascular Compression or Tension Syndromes	252	(3)
Miscellaneous: Stitches and Cricks	255	(1)
Treatment and Rehabilitation: Two Different Processes	256	(5)
Common Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Health Care	261	(7)
Hydrotherapy	261	(3)
Compression Pumps and Short-Stretch Wraps	264	(4)
Appendix A: Massage Categories and Common Brand Names	268	(1)
Appendix B: Muscle Focus for Massage by Sport	269	(3)
Appendix C: A Quick Reference for Distinguishing Sign and Symptoms by Body Region	272	(10)
Appendix D: Selected Special Tests	282	(9)
Appendix E: Answers to Chapter Review Questions	291	(5)
Glossary	296	(5)
Index	301