SOS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

JIWAJI UNIVERSITY, GWALIOR

FINAL SEMINAR PRESENTATION

TYPES OF MASSAGE therapy

Presented by :
Bhupendra morya
MPEd.4th sem
201616923
 INTRODUCTION
 Massage is the systematic, mechanical
stimulation of the soft tissue of the body by
means of rhythmically applied pressure and
stretching for therapeutic purposes.
 PURPOSE OF MASSAGE THERAPY
 To prevent injuries
 To relieve swelling
 To drain any fatigue
 To promote flexibility
 Prepare the athlete for peak performance
 Provides a warm-up to loosen muscle pre

event
 To reduce muscle tension and inflammation

post event
 TYPES OF MASSAGE THERAPY

 Swedish massage
 Deep tissue massage
 Relaxation massage
 Sports massage
 Swedish Massage Therapy
 Swedish massage is the most common type
of massage therapy its main purpose is to
place your body into a wonderful state of
relaxation. It can also be used for pain
management and injury recovery.
 TECHNIQUES USED IN SWEDISH
MASSAGE
 Effleurage : smooth,gliding strokes to relax soft tissue.
 Petrissage : squeezing,rolling,or kneading.
 Friction : deep, circular movements to increase blood flow
and down scar tissue.
 Tapotement : tapping with cupped hands,fingers,or the hand.
 Benefits
 Increase the level of oxygen in the blood
 Improve circulation and flexibility
 Decrease muscle toxins
 Deep Tissue Massage Theray
 Deep Tissue Massage - This one is ideal for
chronic pain, injuries, and repetitive strain
such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A deep
tissue massage is not meant to be a relaxing
massage, rather it is much more intense and
therefore can be much more effective in
dealing with various issues.
 Techniques used in deep tissue
massage
 Effleurage
 Pertrissage
 Tapotement
 Vibration
 Friction
 Trigger point therapy
 Benefits
 Improve postural problems
 Reduce inflammation of the muscles
 Improve circulation and limited range of

motion
 Relaxation Massage Therapy
 It is designed to soothe those tired and
aching muscles, inducing a state of
relaxation. Ideal to help unwind after
strenuous day
 Techniques used in relaxation
massage
 Effleurage: This type of massage stroke is long
gliding stroke.

 Pertrissage: This type of massage stroke is often

described as one in which the practitioner is
kneading, rolling, wringing, and lifting the soft
tissue being worked on.

 Friction
 Tapotement
 vibration
 Benefits
 Chopping motions to help relieve stress in
the muscles.
 Decrease levels of the stress hormone

cortical.
 Ease muscle tension
 Sports Massage Therapy
 Sports massage therapy is usually tailored
toward the athlete, their specific sport, and
whatever issues their activity is causing them.
Sports massage therapy can also be used
prior to your activity to assist with injury
prevention and reduce recovery time.
Techniques used in sports massage
 Effleurage
 Petrissage
 Compression
 Friction
 Tapotement
 Vibration
 shaking
 Benefits
 Improve range of motion and flexibility
 Help prevent sport-related injuries
 Promote tissue repair and muscle balance