Effect of massage on physical performance of athlete: A review

Sport massage is one of the strategies used for to combat fatigue and promote relaxation. Athletes, coaches, and sports physical therapists all favor massage as a form of rejuvenation. Following rigorous training or competition, elevated lactic acid levels in the blood and muscles can have a negative impact on physical performance and raise the risk of injury. Similarly, if the muscles are not prepared well prior to strenuous activity are prone for injuries. Injury prevention is one of the major goals of the sports Physiotherapists. Thus, it becomes all the more important to understand the effects of massage on athlete’s overall wellbeing and performance. Aims: This literature search aims to study various researches focused on sports massage and its effect on physical performance of athlete.

Acessar