The physiological and therapeutic effects of massage are frequently questioned. This article reviews previous research into the effects of massage on blood flow and composition, oedema, connective tissue, muscle and the nervous system. Although further investigations are clearly required in certain areas, the discussion demonstrates that the use of massage in sports medicine can be justified according to orthodox scientific criteria.

Massage has physiological and therapeutic effects on blood flow, oedema, connective tissue, muscle, and the nervous system, justifying its use in sports medicine according to orthodox scientific criteria.

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Massage--the scientific basis of an ancient art: Part 2. Physiological and therapeutic effects.

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