Studies have examined the efficacy of oral supplementation of type II collagen on moderating
joint function and
joint pain due to strenuous exercise in healthy subjects and have shown that collagen supplementation increased
joint mobility, prolonged how long one could exercise
before joint pain occurred, improved recovery speeds after exercise, and less
joint pain after exercise.
Therapeutic soft tissue massage, gentle mobilization, and stretching techniques to restore
function to muscles and
joints before, during, and following exercise and other athletic activities.