Robert McAtee has maintained a full-time massage therapy practice for over 38 years. He specialises in sport massage and soft tissue therapy. McAtee is a sought-after presenter on the topics of facilitated stretching, sports massage and soft tissue injury care. He is also the co-author of the bestselling book Facilitated Stretching, 4th Edition, which is used by fitness professionals worldwide as a go-to resource for PNF stretching and strengthening techniques.
Description
Part I. Foundational Knowledge Chapter 1. Concepts and Principles The Process of Clinical Reasoning Pain Science Chapter 2. Reviewing Soft Tissue Types Connective Tissue Fascia Ligaments Tendons Muscles Nerves Chapter 3. Principles of Assessment HOPS Method Assessing Active, Passive, and Resisted Motion Additional Tests Perpetuating Factors Part II. A Closer Look at Injury and Repair Chapter 4. Soft Tissue Injury Acute Injuries Chronic Injuries Soft Tissue Injury Repair Process Chapter 5. Soft Tissue Techniques Compressive Effleurage Compressive Petrissage Broad Cross-Fiber Stroke Longitudinal Stripping Pin-and-Stretch Techniques Isolytic Contractions Deep Transverse Friction Facilitated Stretching Part III. Common Neuromuscular Injuries Chapter 6. Treatment of Lower-Extremity Soft Tissue Injuries Achilles Tendinopathy Lateral Ankle Sprain Groin Strain Hamstring Tendinopathy Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain Patellar Tendinopathy Peroneal (Fibularis) Tendinopathy Plantar Fasciitis/Fasciopathy Shin Splints Chapter 7. Treatment of Upper-Extremity Soft Tissue Injuries Rotator Cuff Tennis Elbow Golfer's Elbow Bicipital Tendinopathy Chapter 8. Sports Massage for Nerve Entrapment Syndromes Quadrilateral Space Syndrome (QSS) Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Piriformis Syndrome (PS)
Reviews
"Having read and used Bob's previous book for professional use, I'm excited for his expertise and knowledge of the sport massage industry shown in Sports Massage for Injury Care. Massage therapists will benefit tremendously from this step-by-step guide to assessment and treatment of sport injuries. In addition, all manual therapists will be able to use this great resource in their clinical practice." -Joanne Baker, Registered Massage Therapist and Instructor "With my 44 years of experience in massage therapy and sports, I can say that Bob McAtee's Sports Massage for Injury Care has covered ALL the critical bases! This should be required reading in any massage therapy, athletic training, physical therapy, or chiropractic curriculum. Bob has done a terrific job of demonstrating that therapeutic intervention MUST include hands-on soft tissue therapy-period!" -Benny Vaughn, LMT, ATC, CSCS, MTI, Master Therapist and Career Success Coach "Bob McAtee has written the must-read book for any practitioner interested in sports massage. Read Sports Massage for Injury Care and learn from one of the best clinicians and educators I know." -Wade Alberts, LMT, Two-Time Olympic Medical Staff Member "Bob McAtee is one of the most trusted practitioners and educators in the massage therapy profession. His latest book, Sports Massage for Injury Care, should be considered a must-have for any health care provider looking to advance their knowledge and skill set in the domain of sports massage." -Keenan Robinson, Sports Medicine and Science Director for USA Swimming