Does 'Sports Massage' Have a Role in Sports Medicine?

Phys Sportsmed. 1987 Mar;15(3):177-83. doi: 10.1080/00913847.1987.11709311.

Abstract

More and more athletes are turning to massage, apparently in hopes of gaining a winning edge. But although research does not support claims that massage improves performance, it can offer athletes some physiological and psychological benefits.