SPORTS BENCH

Sports Massage Course and the London 2012 Games

A sports massage course offers a wide range of possibilities in the London 2012 games. The Olympic and Paralympics Games are truly inspirational and this really is a unique opportunity for sports massage practitioners to volunteer to be part of it and to promote the expertise available in the UK. Medical volunteers bring unique and special skills which will enable London to host a safe, successful and inspirational Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Volunteers at the Games

Volunteers are at the core of the Games and essential to all the functional areas that make up this global festival of sport. Information about the recruitment of up to 70,000 volunteers will be found on www.london2012.com from summer 2010, but it will be worthwhile for interested sports massage practitioners to be aware of what might be expected of volunteers and whether they have the desire and attributes required to volunteer as a sports massage practitioner.

Olympic and Paralympic Medical Services

There will be three Olympic and Paralympic Villages and five sites for the football venues (spread around Great Britain). The 26 sports will compete in 34 venues at the Olympics and 21 venues at the Paralympics. There will be 10,500 athletes at the Olympic Games and 4,200 athletes at the Paralympic Games coming from 205 and 147 countries respectively. The Olympic Games last for 17 days and the Paralympic Games for 11 days with each Games having a two week build up prior to the Opening Ceremony when medical services have to be provided; over two months in total.

Physical Therapy Services

Physical therapy encompasses chiropractic, osteopathy, physiotherapy and sports massage. A physical therapy service will be provided at the main Polyclinic in the Olympic Village (in East London), at the smaller Polyclinics at Royal Holloway (rowing and canoeing) and Weymouth (sailing) as well as at all the competition venues and some training venues. Working within their scope of practice, sports massage practitioners will use their knowledge, skills and experience to provide pre-event and post-event sports massage services to athletes. It is essential that volunteers for sports massage are aware of the importance of working within an interdisciplinary team, of utilising the clinical judgements of others and of using referrals to other disciplines when necessary.

Depending on the sport and venue, some sports massage practitioners may be based in the Athlete Medical Centres at the competition venues. The sports massage practitioners within the Village Polyclinics will work closely with other medical professionals, including chiropractors, osteopaths and physiotherapists. The detailed provision of these services is already being planned by the Physical Therapy Work stream, led by Lynn Booth.

All short-listed applicants will be interviewed, and their skills and experience will determine success and help determine at which venues (or Polyclinic) they are most appropriately based. At LOCOG we are looking for sports massage practitioners with sport specific experience. Experience of looking after elite athletes will be of particular value. By identifying and selecting volunteers early, LOCOG will identify any potential gaps in sport specific cover or experience. Sports massage practitioners selected as volunteers have the chance to gain further relevant experience and arrange leave and cover from their employer well before the Games.

All sports massage practitioners will need to volunteer for at least ten days. It may be possible to divide this time into two 5 day periods, but not into any smaller units. Their time will need to be flexible to cover the busiest periods and variable competition schedule. Sports massage practitioners who can commit to more than the basic 10 days will be much appreciated. All volunteers will be expected to attend test events in 2011 and training days in the run up to the Games. There is no remuneration or honorarium for volunteers but they will receive a volunteer uniform, a meal when on duty and free local transport. Volunteers are expected to find and pay for their own accommodation whilst working at the Games.
About the Author

Marc Innes is a Holistic Therapy Practitioner and runs the School Of Natural Therapies. Take a look at how our Sports Massage Course can help you fulfil your dreams at the London 2012 games at
http://www.schoolofnaturaltherapies.co.uk/index.php/courses/detail/sports_and_remedial_massage_btec/

Massage Sports Post-Event

Event Sports Massage with Ralph Stephens This video, taught by Ralph Stephens, is a very complete course in Event Sports Massage. It teaches you timing, theory, techniques, the specific strokes of Sports Massage and the most efficient ways to apply them. Learn pre and post event massage routines on both table and chair. This tape will help you become a more efficient therapist at the event or in your office. This DVD will demonstrate: ·…

Sports Massage $41.95 This comprehensive DVD includes more than two hours of footage detailing 13 sessions that will give you the tools to work with runners, cyclists, swimmers, tennis players and other athletes. Learn about the physiological principles that govern sports massage and the differences between each sport. The 13 sessions include a pre-event massage for runners, an inter-event massage for tennis players, a…

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Advancements in Event and Clinical Sports Massage (Developing a Multidisciplinary Approach to Athletic Injuries and Sports Enhancement) …

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Integrated Sports Massage Therapy (Paperback) $38.99 Integrated Sports Massage Therapy is a highly illustrated evidence-based handbook which presents a wide range of effective sports massage techniques to cover any sports-related situation. Anders Jelveus explains and applies effective techniques from a variety of disciplines of manual therapy, ranging from commonly used sports massage strokes to more advanced concepts for real-life effective sports massage treatments. The presented techniques serve as a great addition for any therapist seeking to work with athletes, and are suitable for pre-event, post-event, inter-event, and in remedial sports massage therapy. This unique book offers a comprehensive presentation of sports massage therapy including: Sports massage history Basic sports massage strokes and work postures Sports massage applications Event-based sports massage treatment guidelines Sports-specific massage treatment recommendations Therapeutic muscle stretching techniques Therapeutic muscle stretching applied to specific muscle groups Positional Release Techniques (PRT) Acupressure and Tui Na techniques with applications Myofascial release techniques Connective tissue massage Lymphatic drainage massage Myofascial Trigger Point etiology and treatment techniques Sports injuries Athletic taping Remedial Sports massage applications Athletic self massage techniques. The book is suitable for all manual therapy students and practitioners, whether novice or advanced, including massage therapists, physical therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, naturopaths and acupuncturists.

The Sports Event Management and Marketing Playbook (Hardcover) $74.23 The Sports Event Management and Marketing Playbook is a step-by-step guide for the real world, offering expert advice on how to properly build sports events into successful and financially viable properties. Authored by a successful professional who`s in the trenches every day, this helpful resource offers both first-time planners and seasoned organizers with the expertise and framework for staging top-quality sports events at any level – from the community to the global stage. Along with practical checklists, tables, figures, and forms, The Sports Event Management and Marketing Playbook features: "Sideline Stories" presenting real-life examples of the development, management, and execution of sports events "Coach`s Clipboard" featuring questions and thought-provoking intellectual exercises that enable readers to apply the lessons of every chapter to hypothetical situations This book is part of The Wiley Event Management Series.

Sports & Exercise Massage (Mixed media product) $58.65 The competitive athlete, whether amateur or professional, presents specific challenges to the massage therapist. To treat these individuals, the therapist should have a background in sport specific activities, be aware of the effects of training, and understand injury types and rehabilitation applications. This text describes patterns for sport activities (like running, throwing, impact, and repetitive use) and provides guidelines for applying massage to specific sports. Because athletes depend on highly coordinated neuromuscular activity, assessment and massage applications that address these physiologic mechanisms are covered in depth.Comprehensive text covers all the essentials of sports and exercise massage making it the sole resource needed for massage therapists interested in specializing in sports massage.450 full-color illustrations accompany procedures, concepts and techniques to enhance understanding and comprehension of each topic.Provides information for both assessment and management of connective tissue dysfunction.Covers general nutrition for fitness, with material on supplements and banned substances for athletes.Includes Autonomic Nervous System functions as well as fluid dynamics in circulation.Each chapter contains chapter outlines, chapter objectives, key terms, summaries, practical applications, and workbook review questions, so the instructor can build lesson plans off of this pedagogy, and the student can comprehend the information more thoroughly by completing all of the exercises.Included with the book is a DVD containing almost 2 hours of video showing the specific applications described in the book.Case studies integrate information and touch upon the family and social support of athletes.

Therapeutic Massage in Athletics (Paperback) $57.76 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.

Massage For Dummies (Paperback) $17.92 Sooth away stress, banish pain, and share the language of touch with the healing powers of massage What reduces pain, enhances athletic performance, job efficiency, improves the circulation, raises immune efficiency, promotes the healing of tissues, increases the functioning of the skin, enhances focus and emotional balance, and improves appearance? Right, massage! So what are you waiting for? Discover how to knead your way to relaxation and wellness with this fun guide to the art of massage. With the help of numerous step-by-step hands-on photos and illustrations, Massage For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you, move by move, how to harness the healing power of touch. In no time you`ll master the basics and learn how to give and receive a therapeutic massage. 25% new and expanded content in this edition Covers an array of techniques, from Swedish to Deep Tissue and sports massage to self-massage The newest strokes and techniques that can relieve specific painful conditions Hands-on and extremely practical, Massage For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you how to integrate massage and its benefits into your everyday life.

Clinical Massage Therapy (Paperback) $43.95 CLINICAL MASSAGE THERAPY, 1/e teaches effective therapeutic massage techniques that can prevent or eliminate multifaceted pain conditions, including chronic pain, sports injuries, and structural imbalance. Its unique 12-step approach focuses on treating specific conditions with techniques based on structural balance, bridging all touch therapy disciplines, and offering a new model for massage training. Detailed color illustrations reveal underlying pathologies, and flowcharts explain treatment steps. Massage students learn from Body Maps; Expert Opinion features; precautionary Alerts; clear Body Mechanics instructions; case studies, review questions, and a complete glossary. The text’s multimodal and multidisciplinary approach makes it equally valuable to physical and occupational therapists, trainers, chiropractors, osteopaths, nurses, manipulative therapists, and physicians.

The Massage Bible (Paperback) $13.58 From Chinese massage to Shiatsu to Indian head massage, this lavishly illustrated "bible" presents all the techniques needed to master the basics. Every spread features large and easy-to-follow photos, while the text guides beginners on what pressure to exert, what part of the hand makes contact with the body, and exactly what to do-whether they`re feathering the back, working on the neck and scalp, or performing a sequence on the arms and hands. In addition to holistic and sports massages, there are suggestions for special situations (including massaging a baby); advice on massages to relieve common ailments; and lifestyle tips. 

Physical Therapy and Massage for the Dog (Hardcover) $50.86 Covers the prevention, management and treatment, including exercise plans. Sections on anatomy and physiology , movement and muscles; exercise; preparation for sports performance; rehabilitation techniques; massage and physical therapy; common relevant pathologies affecting dogs.

Event $7.11 Mining his own experience as a former Special Operative in the military, author David Lynn Goleman creates a riveting debut novel of Roswell revisited in EVENT. Major Jack Collins has been selected to work in the Event Group–a top secret government organization responsible for recovering ancient artifacts and then uncovering their actual meaning and purpose throughout history. When the Group is suddenly called upon to investigate an occurrence in Roswell, New Mexico that is eerily similar to the 1947 incident, they encounter two otherworldly beings–one of which is highly intelligent and benign, and another that is extremely powerful and out to destroy all of mankind. With conspiracy theories galore and major showdown battles in the desert, EVENT is an apocalyptic thriller that will likely prove a must-read for "X-files" devotees and UFO enthusiasts.

Massage Therapy (Paperback) $60.93 Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition helps you master the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities for your career in massage therapy. With clear writing and a straightforward approach, leading massage authority Susan G. Salvo and her team of expert contributors and reviewers provide cutting-edge, practical information and professional insight in one broad, in-depth, and visually engaging resources, giving you everything you need to launch a successful career in massage therapy. Clear, straightforward approach simplifies complex content for better understanding. Thorough anatomy and physiology coverage integrated throughout helps you master essential A&P concepts without buying additional resources. Emphasis on kinesiology includes more than 170 images of muscles, bones, joints, and related structures, and useful muscle action charts. Bound-in DVD guides you through 2 hours of techniques, routines, client interactions, and case scenarios. 675 high-quality illustrations clarify difficult concepts in vibrant detail. Biography profiles and candid interviews provide a real-world perspective on massage practice from the most respected authorities in massage and bodywork. DVD icons throughout the text and E-Resources lists at the end of each chapter direct you to corresponding multimedia resources on the bound-in DVD and companion Evolve website to help you save time and study more efficiently. All-new Clinical Massage chapter broadens your career potential with detailed information on trigger points, posture, gait, and rehabilitation for working in physician-referred practices, multidisciplinary clinics, and sports injury environments. All-new Research Literacy chapter

Massage $23.84 How to open and market a massage practice, retain clients, and handle the financial and legal aspects of the business are just a few of the topics covered in this comprehensive guide to a career in massage therapy. Addressing the practical day-to-day as well as the formal components of running a business, this guide provides candid, grounded advice from 50 massage practitioners. Beginning with an overview of the profession, this handbook offers a thorough orientation to the business with specific advice on ethics, professional associations, governmental regulations, licensing laws and zoning requirements, insurance coverage, and sources for equipment and training. How to professionally handle clients who seek sexual massage or are survivors of abuse, the challenges unique to male massage professionals, and the politics of massage are also addressed.

Consumer Behavior Knowledge for Effective Sports and Event Marketing (Paperback) $58.18 Description not available.

Evidence-Based Therapeutic Massage (Mixed media product) $87.19 New, improved and expanded chapter on Massage in Sport, including section on athletes with disabilities. Written by a sports specialist physiotherapist with experience of working with national teams at world and Olympic levelExpanded chapters on Relaxation Massage (formerly Sedative Massage) & Reflex Therapies (formerly Specialized Techniques)Case studies throughout the chaptersEvolve Resources – use your unique PIN code to access video clips of tutorials and demonstrations of massage techniques as identified in the book

Sports Media $32.52 A uniquely comprehensive text, Sports Media emphasizes the skills that you will need in order to be successful in the industry. With extensive coverage on reporting, anchoring, and production, this text offers thorough and effective descriptions of the sports reporter and anchor`s function in a broadcast environment.Going beyond the essential skills, Sports Media also offers important historical and interesting background on the evolution of the sports industry, some grounding in the business of sports, and a discussion of social issues including the experience of women in sports and sports broadcasting.Covering all aspects of sports broadcasting, this text features reporting, writing leads, style, tricks of the trade, shooting on location, editing, production, live event production, ethics, and resume tapes, as well as tips on seeking employment in the industry. This new second edition focuses on the special new demands and necessary skill you will need for today`s converged media – print, broadcast, and digital.* Details the skills you`ll need to get work* Valuable tips relevant to today`s print-broadcast-Internet media environments * Explains practical, working approaches to behind-the-scenes jobs: producers, layout artists, and website managers

Massage for Sport Performance (Mixed media product) $26.18 "Michael McGillicuddy offers clear and organized information for result-oriented outcomes." Benny Vaughn, LMT, ATC, CSCS Athletic Therapy Center Fort Worth, Texas USA"From pre- and postevent massage to injury prevention, assessment, and treatment, athletes—and therapists—will benefit from the breadth and depth of Massage for Sport Performance." Leslie A. Young, PhD Editor in Chief, Massage & Bodywork MagazineTrain harder, recover quickly, and improve performance! Today`s top athletes rely on sport massage to stay healthy, be at the top of their game, and stay a step ahead of the competition. With Massage for Sport Performance, you can too.In this special book and DVD package, renowned sport massage therapist Michael McGillicuddy demonstrates the same techniques he has used to train and prepare the world`s elite track and field athletes for Olympic competition.Throughout this book, you`ll also find advice, tips, and variations for specific sports as well as specific massage recommendations for basketball, running, cycling, football, golf, tennis, baseball, soccer, and swimming. With step-by-step instruction, photo sequences, and video demonstrations of the primary techniques and some of the sport-specific treatments, Massage for Sport Performance is the definitive guide for players, coaches, and athletes alike.Improve performance, increase recovery time, and reduce injuries with Massage for Sport Performance.In this one-of-a-kind book and DVD package, former U.S. Olympic massage therapist Michael McGillicuddy shows you the equipment, techniques, and routines that the world`s elite athletes rely on to maximize training and performance.The 69-minute DVD demonstrates every massage technique as well as step-by-step instruction for the most effective preevent, postevent, and recovery routines.Whether you are stepping onto the field or into the gym, recovering from injury, or preparing for competition, Mas

The Complete Body Massage Course (Paperback) $16.95 The best on-the page massage course now has a brand new fresh, contemporary design!With 75 treatments for general well-being and beyond, The Complete Massage Course really lives up to its name. Fifteen of the most popular therapies appear in step-by-step color photographs, along with detailed instructions and introductions that explain their philosophy, purpose, benefits, possible contraindications, and related applications. Icons indicate how long each one will take, what to wear, what (if any) oils to use, and what conditions it relieves. In addition, dozens of others receive more concise coverage, and a fully cross-referenced Symptoms Index provides fuss-free, easy guidance.  Massages include:Swedish  *  Shiatsu  *  Thai  *  Reflexology  *  Indian Head  *  Tui Na  *  Acupressure  *  Ayurvedic  *   Plus: massages for pregnancy, babies, partners, sports injuries, and more! 

E-Z UP 13-foot Hexagonal Event Shelter $616.54 E-Z Up's 13-foot diameter shelter features professional-grade blue fabric topSix-sided sunshade/ rain cover supported by an aircraft aluminum frameOutdoor sports accessory internally braced for added strength and stabilityOval double trussesPatented pull-pin slidersRaised footpadRust free materials mean this shelter will host a lot of corporate events, trade shows, parties or backyard barbecues

Weleda Arnica 3.4-oz Massage Oil (Pack of 6) $93.99 Weleda Arnica Massage Oil softens and tones the skin with pure sunflower seed and olive oil, extracts of Arnica flowers and birch leaves. This synthetic- and mineral oil-free massage oil is a available in a pack of three.Ideal for use before sports or physical exertionAfter exercise, a relaxing massage with the oil accelerates muscular recovery, ensuring that the muscles don't cool down too quickly, which leads to stiffness and crampsEssential oils of rosemary and lavender give a warming, powerful fragranceFree of synthetic additives including fragrance, color and preservativesPacked with essentials and vitamin E oilMade without raw materials derived from mineral oilsNot tested on animalsSize: 3.4 ouncesQuantity: SixDue to the personal nature of this product we do not accept returns.

Weleda Arnica 3.4-oz Massage Oil (Pack of 3) $47.99 Weleda Arnica Massage Oil softens and tones the skin with pure sunflower seed and olive oil, extracts of Arnica flowers and birch leaves. This synthetic- and mineral oil-free massage oil is a available in a pack of three.Ideal for use before sports or physical exertionAfter exercise, a relaxing massage with the oil accelerates muscular recovery, ensuring that the muscles don't cool down too quickly, which leads to stiffness and crampsEssential oils of rosemary and lavender give a warming, powerful fragranceFree of synthetic additives including fragrance, color and preservativesPacked with essentials and vitamin E oilMade without raw materials derived from mineral oilsNot tested on animalsSize: 3.4 ouncesQuantity: ThreeDue to the personal nature of this product we do not accept returns.

Paralympic Sports Events (Paperback) $7.65 Introduces the competition events at the Paralympics, including alpine skiing, sledge hockey, and wheelchair curling, and discusses how each event differs from its Olympic counterpart.

Sports from Hell (Paperback) $12.32 The most popular sports columnist in America puts his life (and dignity) on the line in search of the most absurd sporting event on the planet.What is the stupidest sport in the world? Not content to pontificate from the sidelines, Rick Reilly set out on a global journey—with stops in Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Denmark, England, and even a maximum security prison at Angola, Louisiana—to discover the answer to this enduring question. From the physically and mentally taxing sport of chess boxing to the psychological battlefield that is the rock-paper-scissors championship, to the underground world of illegal jart throwing, to several competitions that involve nudity, Reilly, in his valiant quest, subjected himself to both bodily danger and abject humiliation (or, in the case of ferret legging, both). These fringe sports offer their participants a chance to earn a few bucks and achieve the eternal glory that is winning—even when the victory in question might strike some as pointless, like the ability to sit in an oven-hot sauna for the longest time. It`s debatable whether these sports push the body or just human idiocy to the outermost limits, but one thing is for sure: Sports in Hell is laugh-out-loud hilarious and will deliver plenty of unabashed fun.From the Hardcover edition.

Sports in Hell (Hardcover) $20.56 The most popular sports columnist in America puts his life (and dignity) on the line in search of the most absurd sporting event on the planet.What is the stupidest sport in the world? Not content to pontificate from the sidelines, Rick Reilly set out on a global journey-with stops in Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Denmark, England, and even a maximum security prison at Angola, Louisiana-to discover the answer to this enduring question. From the physically and mentally taxing sport of chess boxing to the psychological battlefield that is the rock-paper-scissors championship, to the underground world of illegal jart throwing, to several competitions that involve nudity, Reilly, in his valiant quest, subjected himself to both bodily danger and abject humiliation (or, in the case of ferret legging, both). These fringe sports offer their participants a chance to earn a few bucks and achieve the eternal glory that is winning-even when the victory in question might strike some as pointless, like the ability to sit in an oven-hot sauna for the longest time. It`s debatable whether these sports push the body or just human idiocy to the outermost limits, but one thing is for sure: Sports in Hell is laugh-out-loud hilarious and will deliver plenty of unabashed fun.

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The Event: Complete Series (DVD) $27.87 EVENT, THE:COMPLETE SERIES(5DI

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Understanding Sports Massage $35.04 Massage can enhance athletes’ conditioning and performance, reduce injury potential, and aid injury rehabilitation. Understanding Sports Massage offers comprehensive information on how to use massage in any sports setting and focuses on these topics: the theoretical basis for sports massage; various applications of massage for athletes – restorative, event-related, and maintenance; massage and adjunct techniques; the effects of each technique; tips on giving massage; how to plan and give a massage; how to set up a sports massage program; and contraindications and cautions. Understanding Sports Massage will help athletic trainers, sports physical therapists, massage specialists, and other sports medicine professionals ensure the health and enhance the performance of their athletes.