There are different sports and therefore there are different types of athletic training. The sprinter who must prepare a race to be held in two months to fine tune their energies to get to race day with top form while the player is faced with a whole season of training and matches while maintaining a good level of performance.
In principle, the masseur has to fulfill four important tasks: 1
- keep in good shape an athlete during training to prevent problems, especially muscle or joint
2 - prepare the athlete just before the race
3 - contribute the restoration of normal function after the race
4 - to intervene in cases of trauma or accidents, both on the field and in all subsequent phases.
We will consider briefly the first three tasks, because they are part of the routine work of sports massage, in other words the work of prevention, therefore, in a later article, we will address the topic of trauma, providing all the information needed to respond the timely and efficient.
massage during athletic
Many athletes have the healthy habit of periodically receive, during athletic training, massage sessions total or partial. This helps to prevent the accumulation of toxins in the muscles to avoid cramps and fatigue and prevent strains and muscle contractions that are always present when the work gets heavy.
E 'during this phase, in general, the athlete, more relaxed and helpful, let go and trust their fears and problems, both physical and psychological. Take note because it will allow you to fully understand the character of the person and work in a more targeted.
At this stage, the ideal is the full body massage, performed away from training, paying particular attention to muscle groups most affected by the type of activity, the which thing is true in other athletic stage. Spare not, let the massage lasts an hour and ten, devote yourself to the different muscle groups mixers for good in depth after an appropriate heating.
a sheath of fibrous connective tissue ( epimysium ) surrounds each muscle and extends inside the wrapping fiber bundles (perimysium ) and within each bundle the individual fibers (endomysium ). This tube also extends to the surrounding formations, tendons and bones, the muscle firmly anchored to the structures that it calls during contraction. With deep massage make sure that the connective tissue is not affected by adhesions, which are a sign of dysfunction, tension or real muscle pathologies. The technique of dissection should be performed first on the connective tissue of the skin, lifting the skin with the tips of your fingers which slide in longitudinal and cross to the body of the massage. You can perform this technique without using oils or ointments that ease the flow of the hand on the skin if it is not too sensitive or irritated skin. This type of massage causes a feeling of deep treatment is slightly painful, but usually much appreciated by athletes. Once this first part you can use the massage oil and massage the muscles deeply, more fully dealt with long in the most tense and rigid. Alternate
always these maneuvers specific movements of larger clutch and light touch to make the massage more enjoyable and relaxing.
massage before the race
We arrived at the race, in a few minutes your athlete take the field to address the competitive sport. To intervene effectively in this situation you should be familiar with the athlete and his physical and mental condition, as well as having an eye for the weather of the moment.
First of all, if it's cold you protect with suits, sweaters, tubular muscles most affected by the athletic performance. Before
the athlete with the appropriate exercises to warm up, do a quick massage of the muscle groups in question by operating clutches with the help of heating oils or ointments to action (eg, oil camphorated). Treatment should be short and energetic. Make any friction with the athlete sitting on the floor or on a bench, legs bent and feet flat on the floor. This position is good for foot massage for your back and shoulders.
Pay attention to tense muscles and contracts: in this case, the friction must be less vigorous and accompanied by kneading and ample light.
If the athlete is too tight, do a quick massage or rub gently arch the lower back and shoulders. Do not exaggerate in order not to fall all the tension of pre-competitive.
If the athlete is suffering from tendonitis, stretching or muscle contraction and although everyone wants to participate in the competition, do a wrap with elastic bandage on average close
massage after the race
Before the massage wait time necessary for the physiological functions return to normal. Allow the athlete to take a warm shower and relax. During the massage inquire about any injuries sustained during competition and handled each problem by following the instructions as below. If there was no damage to the massage is designed to detoxify and relax the muscles to prevent fatigue muscle contractions and cramps. Maneuvered long and slow and do not be too energetic: remember that the body has just faced a demanding job and if you act with too much intensity submit it to further fatigue. Do sweet dough and drained to promote circulation. Make sure the athlete to relax and drains the residual stresses. After the massage, he must feel regenerated and exhausted. Keep in mind that a competitive engagement requires a more prolonged massage of longer duration but with gentle maneuvers. Do not exaggerate.
's muscles to be massaged with special care and attention to major sports events:
SPEED: foot, toes, Achilles tendon, triceps surae, hamstring, spine extensors, interest will be well, although to a lesser extent, also the deltoids
cross-country skiers: they require greater attention to the drafters of the spine and buttocks
Bowler: shoulder girdle and upper arm, latissimus dorsi, a large round, javelin throwers in the deal particularly well
Hopper's legs: Achilles tendon, triceps surae , quadriceps, gluteus and to a lesser extent, the muscles of the back massage is also recommended in the joints of the feet, followed by mild passive and active mobilization
PLAYERS: all the muscles of the lower limb, especially with regard to the triceps surae to the quadriceps, the hamstring, the extensor muscles of the back and neck massage after the race must have a time higher than that of preparation for the race and must be done after the shower after the massage should lie flat for at least half an hour, well covered
CYCLISTS: massage will affect the back muscles, the quadriceps and the triceps, the tibial and peroneal, and after the race will also look after the upper limbs, the lumbar muscles has an important role which should be fully involved during the massage
swimmers: here massage should be general but resulted in mild to avoid creating problems for the job and the movement which is usually soft and rhythmic, just swimming
ROWING: affect the muscles of the neck, shoulder girdle and arm, the extensor of the spine, abdominals, quadriceps, the triceps, the sural and after the race, after a good hot shower, massage will involve the same muscles, but especially those of the back, as in skiers and cyclists
Basketball: must be brought to all the muscles, but especially those of the forearm, shoulder and calf massage with your hands also of interest to digital
boxer affect the forearm the arm, the deltoid, the shoulder girdle and upper arm, spine extensors, abdominals, the triceps surae and Achilles tendon
weightlifter: all the muscles of the body, but especially the arm, forearm, the crawler scapular and back
SKIERS: after heating with various exercises, go to the general massage, full body, with particular attention to the calf, back, forearm, shoulders, and after the race also affect the hands and whole upper limb, especially in cross-country skiers who make extensive use of poles
