The way to reduce levels of
lactic acid after exercising is by doing sports massage that functions as a
stretch after exercising. Sport massage is one type of health massage
specifically given to healthy people, especially sportsmen. This massage
prioritizes the effect of blood circulation. Sport massage or sports massage is
a way of massage using the hands massaged on the muscles of the body. Sports
massage helps the circulation of blood and fluids in the body when it is done
by rubbing, massaging and beating on the skin and muscles properly. In
addition, sports massage relaxes the mind and body mentally. So many sports
massage uses as science for sportsmen. Sport massage needs to be done to
prevent injury and improve athlete's performance. The method used in this activity was lecture and question and
answer and field practice carried out for three days. This activity is very
useful for trainers, coaches, and masseurs and athletes because it is able to
provide a sense of comfort and relaxation to participants. The participants
realized that this activity was able to provide additional knowledge about
sports massage. Suggestions given with this activity, Conduct similar
socialization and training to Trainers, Guides, and Masseurs and athletes at
basketball clubs in the City and District of KAMPAR. The existence of
the continuity of this community partnership program so that the Trainers,
Guides, and masseur and athletes can really practice Sport Massage skills.
Keywords:
sport, massage, body