Τίτλος:
The use of deep friction massage with olive oil as a means of prevention
and treatment of sports injuries in ancient times
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
The aim of this research was to analyse the use of olive oil as a means
of prevention and treatment of sports injuries in the ancient world. The
method adopted was based on a thorough study of Greek and world
literature. Writings of major ancient philosophers and physicians such
as Hippocrates, Aristotle, Philostratus, and Lucian have been analysed
in depth. According to the results, the use of massage, together with
olive oil rub, helped to reduce muscle fatigue, to remove lactic acid,
and to prevent the occurrence of sports injuries through flexibility
provided to the skin of athletes. The therapeutic use of oil in the
ancient world was fully recognized; and as a result Athenian athlothetes
(sponsors of sporting events) provided free oil to all sport facilities
where athletes could make free use of it [1].
Συγγραφείς:
Nomikos, Nikitas N.
Nomikos, George N.
Kores, Demetrios S.
Περιοδικό:
Archives of Medical Science
Εκδότης:
Termedia Publishing House Ltd.
Λέξεις-κλειδιά:
trauma; sport injuries; therapy; olive oil; deep friction massage
DOI:
10.5114/aoms.2010.17074
