by admin | Dec 22, 2005 | Featured, Massage
Sports Massage Procedures Primarily, massage is separated into five basic categories: effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration. As well as Cyriax (deep transverse friction) and acupressure massage. Effleurage Effleurage, or stroking, is divided into...
by admin | Dec 22, 2005 | Featured, Massage
The ancient Chinese art of Acupressure Massage Acupressure is a type of massage based on the ancient Chinese art of acupuncture. Acupuncture, along with herbal medicine, composes traditional Chinese medicine. Only recently has the amount of research, publication, and...
by admin | Dec 22, 2005 | Massage
There are a number of elements that allows for the athlete or client to feel relaxed in an environment where effective massaging can take place. The athlete needs to feel comfortable and relaxed. Creating an effective massaging environment with the following: 1. Make...
by admin | Apr 22, 2005 | Massage
Sports massage has mechanical, physiological, and psychological responses. Mechanical responses Mechanical responses occur as a result of the pressures and movements of the hand on the body. These actions stimulate venous and lymphatic drainage and mildly stretch...
