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Aquatic sports massage therapy
1Department of Kinesiology, College of Applied Life Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana, USA.
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|May 7, 1999
Summary
Athletic trainers can manage aquatic athlete overtraining using massage, cryotherapy, thermotherapy, and strengthening exercises. These techniques aid in preventing and treating musculoskeletal concerns from intense training regimens.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Athletic Training
Background:
- Aquatic athletes face unique musculoskeletal challenges due to intense training and overtraining.
- Athletic trainers require effective strategies to manage these concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and illustrate key athletic training techniques for aquatic athletes.
- To provide guidance on managing musculoskeletal issues related to training and overtraining.
Main Methods:
- The article details techniques including massage, cryotherapy (cold applications), and thermotherapy (heat applications).
- Injury-preventative strengthening exercises, such as proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, are also described.
Main Results:
- These methods offer viable options for initial training management and injury prevention.
- Proper application of these techniques can mitigate overtraining effects.
Conclusions:
- Athletic trainers have a range of effective modalities to address aquatic athlete musculoskeletal concerns.
- Massage, cryotherapy, thermotherapy, and specific exercises are crucial for optimizing athlete health and performance.