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Sports Massage
The use of the word massage is perhaps misleading.
As although you will feel relaxed and invigorated after
a Sports Massage,
it can be really quite uncomfortable
at the time. 
The definition of Sports Massage
"Sports massage is a form of bodywork geared toward
participants in athletics.
It is used to help prevent
injuries, to prepare the body for athletic activity
and
maintain it in optimal condition, and to help athletes
recover from workouts
and injuries.
"The scientific manipulation and
assessment of soft
tissue for the prevention of injuries and therapeutic
purposes, involving the restoration to normal functional
activity of the various
structures of the body, while
maintaining good
physical condition and health, through
mobilizing and improving muscle tone, promoting
relaxation, stimulating circulation, and producing
therapeutic effects
on all systems of the body.
Sports massage has three basic forms:
1. pre-event massage,
2. post-event massage,
3. maintenance massage.
Sports massage can also give valuable information
about the athlete's
condition and the effects of their
training program. Regular sports massage
can help
to avoid problems associated with overuse, so allowing
for extra
training sessions without the risk of injury or
trauma.
Sports massage is not
necessarily an hour, but
is specific to a particular muscle group or for the
speedier rehabilitation of a muscle injury.
A person does not need to be a top flight athlete
to gain from sports
massage. Anyone who exercises
or seeks to improve their general physical fitness
may
benefit from treatment - in particular those who do so
less regularly.
Sports Massage has five main benefits
- It helps to maintain the entire body in a better
physical condition.- It reduces the possibility of injury and the loss
of mobility, especially in
high-risk areas and potential trouble-spots.- It can aid in the cure of injured muscle tissue
and restore mobility.- It can boost athletic performance and enhance
endurance.- It can extend both the good health and overall
life of a sporting "career".
Main effects to be drawn from sports massage.
- Physically, the pressures of massage along the
flow of the lymphatic and venous systems
encourages blood with oxygen and other substances
(which are essential for repair and growth) to be
pumped more effectively through the body. This
aids the restoration of normal tissue condition.
The process also facilitates the exchange of fluids
and helps in the removal of waste products, such
as lactic acid. Massage will also stretch muscle
fibres and the fascia surrounding muscles, breaking
down scar tissue and adhesions.- Physiologically, massage aids in the reduction of
muscle pain and enhances relaxation.- Psychologically, the client will feel stimulated with
a feeling of warmth and readiness to perform.
Anxiety may also be relieved.
Sports Massage
A full body massage will take 45 - 60
minutes.
Treatments will usually conclude with passive
and active sports stretch
exercises, plus advice
on self-help exercise routines.
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Conditions that generally respond well to massage as a complementary
therapy include:
Massage can help these conditions, but it should never be used to replace
skilled medical
care.
Massage may be an appropriate technique for helping certain sports injuries, especially muscle injuries, to heal. When treating an injury, however, it is best to seek advice from a qualified sports therapist or a specialist in sports medicine before performing any massage. Certain ligament and joint injuries that need immobilization and expert attention may be aggravated by massage.
People who suffer from the following conditions or disorders should consult a physician before participating in a sports massage: acute infectious disease; aneurysm; heavy bruising; cancer; hernia; high blood pressure; inflammation due to tissue damage; osteoporosis; phlebitis; varicose veins; and certain skin conditions. Individuals who are intoxicated are not good candidates for sports massage.
Pre-event massage is given shortly before an athlete competes.
It consists
mainly of brisk effleurage to stimulate and warm the
muscles and petrissage to
help muscles move fluidly and to reduce
muscle tension. Effleurage is
generally a relaxing stroke, but
when done briskly it is stimulating. As the
massage progresses,
the pressure increases as the massage therapist uses
percussive
strokes and cupping to stimulate the muscles to contract and flex.
The part of the body being massaged varies from sport to sport,
although leg
and back muscles are common targets for this type
of massage.
Post-event massage is usually given 1-2 hours after the
competition is over
in order to give dilated blood vessels
a chance to return to heir normal
condition. Post-event
massage is light and gentle in order not to damage
already
stressed muscles. The goal is to speed up removal of toxic
waste
products and reduce swelling. Very light effleurage
will decrease swelling
while light petrissage will help clear
away toxins and relieve tense, stiff
muscles. Post-event
massage can be self-administered on some parts of the
body
such as the legs.
Maintenance massage is performed at least once a week
while the athlete is
in training. It is frequently administered
to the back and legs. Deep
effleurage and petrissage are used
to relax and tone knotted muscles.
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