Massage for Sport Performance »

American Massage Therapy-certified sport massage therapist Michael McGillicuddy is 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, US 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.

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.

Part I

Chapter 1 History and Introduction to Sport Massage

Chapter 2 Sport Massage Equipment

Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Muscles

Chapter 4 Preevent Massage

Chapter 5 Postevent Massage

Part II

Chapter 6 Stretching

Chapter 7 Application of Pre- and Postevent Massage

Chapter 8 Injury Recovery Sport Massage

Chapter 9 Sport-Specific Treatments