| Literature DB >> 8000810 |
Abstract
The physiological and therapeutic effects of massage are frequently questioned. This article reviews previous research into the effects of massage on blood flow and composition, oedema, connective tissue, muscle and the nervous system. Although further investigations are clearly required in certain areas, the discussion demonstrates that the use of massage in sports medicine can be justified according to orthodox scientific criteria.Entities:
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Year: 1994 PMID: 8000810 PMCID: PMC1332056 DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.28.3.153
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Sports Med ISSN: 0306-3674 Impact factor: 13.800