Benefits and Characteristics of a Rehabilitating Massage
The preparation processed for top athletes is characterized by the large volume of training loads and their intensity. The mental and physical preparation of athletes is one of great demand. These can cause considerable fatigue, overload, a state of overtraining and injuries. Sports massage helps avoid such mishaps, to acquire top sport form, to maintain a high level of training and to improve physical qualities. Multiplying the functional capabilities of the organism, it also improves the activity of internal organs.
The overall purpose of this massage is to prepare the athlete to achieve the highest level in the shortest period of time and with minimal expenditure of psychophysical energy. It is used in all periods of preparation and transition. The sports massage method depends on the objectives, the particularities of the sport, the nature of the load and other factors.
This massage is part of the training process and is one of its means. It’s included in the athlete’s training schedule with sessions, diet, rest, etc. The duration of the massage sessions usually las about 40-60 minutes in total. Only in isolated cases (athletes with large muscle mass), it can last longer.Benefits of sport massage: