Cross Fibre Frictions
Cross fibre frictions are applied by the finger tips or the thumb. There is the possibility of some local soreness but the longer term effects outweigh any possible short term soreness.
Local cross fibre strokes to connective tissue generally leave no soreness.
The therapist applies three firm strokes to each origin and insertion point, again with steady rhythmic flow, The purpose of the cross fibre frictions are to loosen the scar tissue and adhesions that may exist in the tendons and sheathings to realign damaged fibres, to render tissue more pliable and less likely to irritate surrounding tissues.
Tapotement
Tapotement techniques are used for a stimulating effect and these techniques have been described as a series of brisk blows. An alternative term of description is "percussion", which means "striking".
Massage
The sportsman should be aware of the uses and benefits of massage so that he can make best use of it. All sporting activities involve Muscle activity as the primary motive force, and many sports injuries are directly muscle injuries or originate from muscle dysfunction.
Massage is the best form of treatment for muscle tension, and has a distinct advantage over other therapies in that it can be used On a regular basis to help prevent overuse injuries as well as being used as a symptom based approach to the treatment of specific Injuries.
With massage the therapist can remove the accumulation of general aches and pains that some sportsmen either seem to accept as Normal due to their gradual build-up, or try to suppress with drugs. These aches and pains can lead to more serious problems, so the benefits for Injury prevention are great.
With specific injuries massage can explore the soft tissues more intimately than any other therapy, and problem Areas can be diagnosed and treated very accurately.
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