05/09/2019
🖐 TYPES OF MASSAGE 🖐
Differences in techniques relate to the desired outcome, such as in pre-event massage we aim to reduce physio-psychological tensions but facilitate muscle warm up so use fast pace movements (Arroyo-Morales et al., 2011).
Alternatively, post-event we are aiming to aid cool down therefore slower passive stretches can be used with a focus on relaxation, with light to moderate pressure suggested to reduce pain (Roberts, 2011).
Maintenance is less specific to exercise and is best used as a complementary therapy for a healthy body and mind (Nahin et al., 2016).
