WHAT IS SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY?

Sports massage therapy is a specialist form of massage conducted by highly qualified and experienced sports therapists to help sports participants and generally active individuals in the preparation and recovery of physical activity. 

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Sports massage therapy can be conducted in a variety of ways to achieve the following results;

• Improve flexibility and mobility

• Prepare the body for peak performance

• Promote a higher rate of injury healing

• Reduce muscular tension and soreness

• Help identify and overcome muscular imbalances 

• Improve overall body alignment and postural issues

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Sports massage therapists also use but are not limited to using the following equipment to achieve the desired patient outcome;

• Massage oils and lotions

• Massage vibration tools

• Compression boots

• Muscle scraping tools

• Kinesiology tape

• Resistance bands

• Trigger point tools

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A common misconception of sports massage therapy and massages in general is that all massages are created equally and all provide the same benefits. However, this is not the case. A sports massage therapists goal is to provide specific and tailored therapy to prepare the body for peak performance and reduce the muscular strain and pain on their patients operating an active and strenuous lifestyle.