ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF MASSAGE AND PHYSIOTHERAPY ON CONFIDENCE OF BICYCLE RACING ATHLETES Deri Putra,Darni
STKIP Rokania,UNiversitas negeri Padang
Abstract
This study aims to determine the Impact Analysis of Massage and Physiotherapy on the Confidence of Cycling Athletes. This research design uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The informants in this study were 10 athletes who had been given massage and physiotherapy. The findings of this study are that the provision of massage and physiotherapy to athletes can give athletes confidence before and after competing. Athletes feel very comfortable body comfort when given a sports massage in the prone position after exercise. The existence of massage will accelerate blood flow, relax muscles, and stimulate the body^s work system, so that body tension will be reduced, the work of organs will return to normal, and the muscles will return to normal. The physiotherapy action given succeeded in increasing functional activity with interpretation in athletes, decreased self-confidence in athletes due to pain, decreased joint range of motion, and decreased muscle strength. Therefore, with the success of decreasing the degree of pain, increasing the range of motion of the joints, and increasing muscle strength, functional activity can also increase. So giving massage and physiotherapy that researchers have done can increase the athlete^s confidence and feel more primed and excited to compete.
Keywords: Giving Massage, Physiotherapy, Athlete Confidence, Bicycle Racing
Topic: Comparative analysis of sport in Asian societies and other sports cultures and traditions
