Sports Massage is just one of the many nanjing massage therapy services offered by most Massage Therapy and Injury therapy offices. Sports massage has many benefits and is most often employed by high-level collegiate and professional athletes in a multitude of sports.
Sports Massage may include varying levels of other traditional massage nanjing therapies and techniques, including Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage. Therefore Sports massage is more of a specifically tailored set of Massage Therapy than a distinct therapy of it's own, depending on who you talk. The goals and benefits of Sports massage therapy are very specifically geared towards prevention and maintenance in order to keep athletes performing at high levels of achievement.
Sports Massage Therapy Benefits
Sports Massage is indispensable for today's athlete and active person. It's become such a standard presence in the world of sports that it became a vital part of standard medical services in the Olympics beginning at the 1996 Atlanta Games. The therapies performed may include" Compression Massage, Cross-fiber Massage, Trigger Point Therapies and a variety of combinations of those and other massage techniques. Sports Massage is individually catered to the individual athlete based on examination, consultation and other factors like the type of sport and preparation they use for said sport. The main benefits of Sports Massage Therapy include the following
?Injury Chance Reduction
?Improved Flexibility
?Improved Range of Motion
?Shortened Recovery Periods
?Maximized Blood Flow
?Increased Metabolism
The typical usage of Sports Massage therapy lies within preparation. Massage is used during the training phases of a sport. It prepares the body for the activity; used in proper context and with consistency it will not only prepare the body but reduce fatigue. Many athletes will use massage prior to an event and afterward. Pre-action massage loosens and prepares the body and muscles for physical strain. Post work will loosen tightness resultant from the activity and reduce ache, pain and fatigue (recovery).
The other main use of Sports Massage Therapy is during the rehabilitation phase. It's important that full diagnosis has occurred before massage is performed. Massage on torn or damaged muscles or tissue can further the injury and/or cause extreme pain. Massage should only occur after the doctor providing the main injury diagnosis gives it the all-clear. Massage has been show to be able to reduce scar tissue and muscle spasms during the healing process, which is invaluable to the athlete.
Injury Reduction: With increased blood flow, proper stretching, muscle tissue maintenance and related sports massage outcomes come a measurable reduction in injuries or their severity.
Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion: Increasing flexibility and range strengthens and loosens muscles, preparing them for rigorous activity which of course aids in injury reduction.
Shortened Recovery Periods: When injury does occur, proper massage in nanjing therapy can reduce recovery times by help with range of motions, proper blood-flow and nutrient reception through stimulating and relaxing muscles and joints.
Maximized Blood Flow: Increased blood flow helps the spread of nutrients throughout the system as well as quickens the healing process, resulting in quicker recovery times and reduce injury rates in general.
Increased Metabolism: The benefits of increased metabolism are well know, helping the body to increase muscle mass and/or performance will reducing fat.
