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I am a semi-professional soccer player. i would like to know if there is any scientific evidence to suggest a daily massage would improve my sports performance. please provide links to evidence in journals in your answer. ?
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AMTA: The American Massage Therapy Association states: "Sports massage can be used to improve athletic performance, speed recovery, and can be utilized by all individuals who participate in any athletic and/or exercise program to help improve conditioning and maintain peak performance.">>>https://bit.ly/1n6UKdD
Answered 7/21/2019
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