[Combatting fatigue in sports physical therapy with reference to manual lymph drainage].

Abstract

When continuous endurance is required in sports or work, the peripheral neuromuscular and the central nervous systems will end up in a state of tiredness. The sport physiotherapy enhances the peripheral regeneration and prevents the somatic sequelae of chronic physical stress. This review describes the procedures in thermo- and mechanotherapy also with respect to the manual lymphdrainage. In qualifying courses for sport physiotherapy, this technique is a valuable addition to the classical regenerative procedures being taught.