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)
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.