Journal Reasearch of Vietnam Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy  2003;0(9):30-32

Massage, acupressure in gymnastics and sports

Vo Tuong Kha

Keywords

Massage, acupressure

Country

Viet Nam

Language

Vietnamese

Abstract

Massage and acupressure in gymnastics and sports are parts of the exercise procedure leading to high performance. Massage promotes the capacity of all functional organ, improves gradually the activity of central nervous system, of internal organs and visceral mechanisms, prepairs physically and mentally to prevent overloading and traumas. Massage and acupressure are also combined approaches to treat sportive injuries, aiding the rehabilitation of sportive capacity and achivities