With the easy-to-follow massage techniques in The Healing Art of Sports Massage, recreational athletes and pros alike can: Rub away stiffness, one muscle at a time; improve flexibility and increase circulation; recover more quickly from a pounding workout; overcome post-exertion fatigue and soreness; and bounce back after hard efforts (and achieve higher performance). Praised by Frank Shorter (Gold Medalist, 1972 Olympic Marathon) as a book destined to become a classic. Joan's book shows athletes of every kind how to perform at their peak and avoid injury.