Sports massages help athletes improve performance and recover faster. Techniques like effleurage and tapotement are used in sports massages. Sports massages can reduce muscle pain and increase ...

The sports massage is a well-used tool for competitive and recreational runners alike, with physiotherapists seemingly able to work wonders on tired limbs and aid their recovery before they succumb to ...

After weeks of training and anticipation, Chattanooga triathlete Sara Gibson can think of only one word to describe her experience competing in Florida's half-Ironman last month. "Uneventful." But for ...

Everyone agrees that a good sports massage feels great. But does it really help your running in any measurable way? The reviewers looked only at studies that met their criteria for sports massage, ...

A sprained ankle can bring your life to a halt — quite literally, as it can be a painful injury that stops you from walking or moving around as you otherwise might. It usually takes a few weeks for an ...

Various techniques can be implemented when giving a foot massage, including toe bends, knuckle work, and gentle rotations. Potential benefits of these massages include aiding relaxation and improving ...

Massage and certain stretching exercises may relieve symptoms for some people with carpal tunnel syndrome. However, further research is necessary to understand the effectiveness of massage. Carpal ...

Ben Smith is a highly skilled massage therapist and educator, specializing in integrative oncology massage and orthopedic manual therapy. As the Wellness Education Research and Training Coordinator at ...