Effects Of Sports Massage On The Body

Question 1

What are the 4 different types of effects sports massage had in the body?

Answer 1

Physical
Physiological
Neurological
Psychological

Question 2

What happens in physical effects?

Answer 2

. Increase tissue permeability
. Increase muscle and connective tissue compliance
. Break down excess scar tissue, adhesions and fibrous tissue
. Facilitate local blood and lymph flow at the tissues.

Question 3

What happens in physiological effects?

Answer 3

Changes to internal body processes, e.g. Vasodilation and increased blood flow.

Question 4

What happens in neurological effects?

Answer 4

Changes to the nervous system e.g. Pain relief.

Question 5

What happens in psychological effects?

Answer 5

Changes to mental and emotional state, e.g. Improved mood, relaxation, sense of wellbeing.