The last issue of Triathlon Canada Magazine has an article that looks at whether science proves the benefits of massage therapy for athletic performance. This article was written by a physiotherapist, Jess Pearo. Here is his conclusion:
Should athletes receive regular massages?
The one benefit of having frequent massages is the athlete is able to develop a good relationship with a therapist who knows their body. A trained massage therapist or physiotherapist is able to pick up changes in the soft tissue which may be early signs of an injury or something which needs to be addressed. Whether or not a massage will improve a triathlete’s performance is up for debate, but it has been shown to improve the psychological state of an athlete. Further research is warranted in this area before we are able to give concrete evidence for it. Until then, enjoy the relaxation benefits.
To read the complete article visit:
http://triathlonmagazine.ca/news/fact-and-fiction-massage-therapy-and-athletic-performance/
Should athletes receive regular massages?
The one benefit of having frequent massages is the athlete is able to develop a good relationship with a therapist who knows their body. A trained massage therapist or physiotherapist is able to pick up changes in the soft tissue which may be early signs of an injury or something which needs to be addressed. Whether or not a massage will improve a triathlete’s performance is up for debate, but it has been shown to improve the psychological state of an athlete. Further research is warranted in this area before we are able to give concrete evidence for it. Until then, enjoy the relaxation benefits.
To read the complete article visit:
http://triathlonmagazine.ca/news/fact-and-fiction-massage-therapy-and-athletic-performance/