Sports massage is designed in response to, and for the prevention of, muscular injuries, and to contribute to psychic recovery for both the casual and professional athlete. This massage consists of specific techniques such as friction, kneading, smooth stroking, percussion, vibration and stretching .
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Benefits include :
• Preventive:
– to prepare the body before exercise, and aims to limit and reduce potential injuries and tendonitis
• In recovery and after exercise:
– sports massage relaxes the muscles, decreases muscle fatigue, and helps to avoids aches
Contraindications :
– hemophilia
– phlebitis
– fever
– pregnancy
– heart diseases
– skin conditions