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Massage for Sport Performance

Mixed media product

Main Details

Title Massage for Sport Performance
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michael McGillicuddy
Physical Properties
Format:Mixed media product
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 178
Category/GenreMassage
ISBN/Barcode 9780736083010
ClassificationsDewey:615.822088796
Audience
General
Illustrations 12 Illustrations, color; 1 Halftones, black and white; 223 Halftones, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint Human Kinetics
Publication Date 14 December 2010
Publication Country United States

Description

Perform at the highest level with Massage for Sport Performance. This book and DVD demonstrate self-massage and partner massage for deep-tissue pain relief, injury rehabilitation, and speedy muscle recuperation. Optimal performance and quick relief are readily available with pre- and postevent massages, recovery massages, and spot treatments.

Author Biography

American Massage Therapy-certified sport massage therapist Michael McGillicuddy is a sports massage certified massage is therapist and a sought-after professional in his field. He has worked with numerous elite athletes and at national competitions for the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), the U.S. Figure Skating Association, U.S. Fencing, and at the Atlanta Olympic Games. McGillicuddy graduated from the Florida School of Massage Therapy and is an approved provider for the Florida State Board of Massage Therapy and the national certification for massage and bodywork. His education has been shaped by leading sport massage therapists, including Benny Vaughn, Jack Meagher, Aaron Mattes, and Rich Phaigh. McGillicuddy owns the Central Florida School of Massage Therapy in Winter Park, Florida, where he teaches and practices sport massage. He lives in Orlando, Florida.