How can massage therapy be used to prevent injuries during functional training?

I’ve been a Licensed Massage Therapist for 30+ yrs. Massage cannot “prevent” injury. Massage can help you recover but to say Massage can prevent anything is not accurate. Everything is relative.

In this regard, I may to add as follows - 1) Functional training should be advised as per individual capacity to perform it. There should not be a protocol fixed for everybody, like 'do this for 15 - 20 minutes'. 2) To alliviate the pain, stiffness, rigidity and to remove the waste products, Ayurvedic 'snehana' (massaging with various medicated oils) and svedana (sudation with steam etc.) included in pre-operative in Panchakarma, are most effective.

A massage therapist has to be very carful in answering the main article question 'How can massage therapy be used to prevent injuries during functional training?' Most countries and States (US) have specific rules and regulations on what you can and can't say in regards to what MT can do. MT is an alternative therapy, one I practice and believe in wholeheartedly, but more research is needed to explain how it works. Further, until it is recognized as a medical procedure we are unable to make open claims about what MT can do for specific issues, challenges or medical conditions. Legally we may only generalize on what it may possible improve in general. I find it's best for someone to experience what MT can do subjectively anyway.

One thing on which massage therapy works primarily on is inproving the blood flow by stimulation of local tissue as well as stimulation of tactile stimulus which works on nervous system. It is also a very effective and ancient way to improve scar tissue healing as well as breaking up of adhesive tissues. If done correctly it is a very powerful adjunct to all training modalities and resources used.

Classic (aka Swedish) massage is arguably the best for reducing stress and generally alleviating habitual discomfort. Many MT will call this type of massage Wellness Massage as it promotes general good health. Almost any type of MT is appropriate to incorporate into a training plan and here are some methods, systems and techniques I recommend: Classic Hot Stone Shiatsu Ashiatsu Ayurvedic Burmese Thai Yoga Tui Na Reflexology Sports Massage Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) I also recommend starting with the Classic style.

The concept of Deep tissue massage works best in all sports injuries amd athletes is something that i disagree with. Depending on the purpose or goal of the massage the type of massage should be used. Rest all of the data is relevant

Very subjective depends on primary cause. Hydration is a point to be emphasized on. Massages in general is a powerful tool post an intense workout or on recovery days for athletes.

Professional athletes, performers and actors often have their own personal Massage Therapist that goes with them to games or on tour. They are willing to do this at great personal expense because they know how valuable Massage Therapy is to both their mental preparedness and their physical readiness and recovery. Many top level people in business also see the value of adding massage to functional training to stay in tip top mental shape as well as physical.

I would like to add that the persons those have to undergo vigorous physical exertion should take help of one procedure of Panchakarma, i. e. Basti, which covers all of the ill-effects.

Le drainage lymphatique manuel par dynamisation vasculo-tissulaire manuelle (DVTM) est un massage médical anti-inflammatoire. Par des man?uvres douces, on redynamise les systèmes lymphatique et veineux, ainsi les oedèmes sont réabsorbés et les stases supprimées. Les échanges cellulaires sont facilités, ainsi que l'élimination des toxines (comme l'acide lactique) et des toxiques de son organisme. En sport, les intérêts sont multiples: -Diminution des courbatures -Diminution du risque de crampe -Diminution du risque de blessure -Soulagement des contractures musculaires -Meilleure récupération après l'effort -Accélération de la cicatrisation -Diminution de l'inflammation et des hématomes en cas de traumatisme ou post-opératoire -Détente