Applied Fitness Massage Training for NPC North Sumatra Athletes and Former Athletes: Enhancing Performance and Post-Exercise Recovery
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Applied fitness massage, Athletes and former athletes, NPC North Sumatra, Sports performance, Post-exercise recoveryAbstract
Athletes and former athletes of the National Paralympic Committee ( NPC) of North Sumatra face challenges related to fitness, muscle fatigue, and ongoing post-exercise recovery. Limited access to appropriate recovery services necessitates applied fitness massage training to enhance performance and physical recovery. This community service activity aims to equip current and former NPC athletes in North Sumatra with the knowledge and practical skills of safe, effective, and appropriate fitness massage for sports with disabilities. The methods used include interactive lectures, technique demonstrations, hands-on practice, and participant skill evaluation. The results of the activity indicate an increase in participants' understanding of the principles of fitness massage, their ability to perform basic massage techniques, and their awareness of the importance of post-exercise recovery to maintain performance and prevent injury. Overall, this training positively contributes to supporting athlete performance and recovery and has the potential to be implemented sustainably in the NPC North Sumatra development program.
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