Articles tagged with: Sports Massage
In a study published in the Journal of Alternative Medicine (2008), researchers found that a 40 minute myofascial massage after high-intensity exercise caused a significant decrease in both EMG amplitude and vigor when compared with …
In my sports massage courses, I focus on specific injuries and recommended action plans to correct the underlying problems. Here, I’d like to talk a bit more high-level about the mechanics and common muscular problems …
Greetings from the NCAA Championships!
I have been invited to provide sports massage this week for the University of Michigan Track & Field athletes at this year’s NCAA championships (my 5th championship trip). The location changes …
As my personal massage practice grew, I became quite concerned over the mechanics of my hands, particularly my thumbs (no big surprise there!). Every time I performed muscle stripping techniques, I could feel the strain …
When working with a teenage (adolescent) athlete, the very first thing I ask them is “how much have you grown in the last year?”. Here’s why…
The peak muscle growth takes place about 1 year after …
