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Sports Massage: Enhancing Training, Participation and Recovery for Today's Athlete, 2nd Edition: Summary
Key Recommendations • Periodization involves distinct goals and massage approaches based on treating the athlete during these different time periods: prior to an event, during an event, immediately after an event, between events, and recovering from an injury. • Pre-event massage protocol: 5-10 minutes in length, techniques include short brisk massage strokes, friction, AROM, vibrating/shaking, tapotement, and dynamic flexibility. • The goals of a pre-event massage are as follows: stimulate muscles, free joint movement, reduce adhesions, and preserve some muscle tone. • Post /between event massage protocol: 20-30 minutes in length, techniques include long deep massage strokes, PROM, PNF, self-myofascial release, and static stretching. • The goals of a post/between event massage are as follows: address adhesions, restore muscle balance, clear metabolic waste, introduce parasympathetic nerve activity, and normalize circulation. • The specificity principle states that the training for an athletic event should mimic the athletic event; in terms of the joint action, the duration, and the intensity.
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