individual parts of the body
MASSOTHERAPY
SPORTS MASSAGE
Sports massage is used for quick recovery after physical exertion and is an excellent means of preparing the body for training and competition. Distinguish between training, prelaunch and recovery. The focus is on muscles, joints and tendons. It promotes the healing processes of microtraumas, stimulates blood circulation, thus accelerating the elimination of toxins and lactic acid accumulated in tense muscles. It differs from classic sports in strength and intensity of impact and includes additional massage techniques for joints and muscles. Continue reading
CLASSIFICATION OF MASSAGE TYPES
MASSAGE RECEPTIONS
In the Russian classical school of massage, there are 4 main and several additional techniques for its implementation:
1. Stroking: – mechanical impact on biological tissue with the hands of a masseur with constant pressure not exceeding the severity of the brush, for one pass, in a centripetal direction. Continue reading
Cryomassage (ice massage)
The therapeutic effect of cryomassage is mainly based on the fact that under the influence of cold (ice, snow, etc.), a spasm of small vessels occurs, nerve excitability decreases, and blood flow slows down.
Compresses (applications) of snow and ice reduce pain in case of bruises of soft tissues, joints, sprains and other injuries, as well as diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Continue reading