SPORTS MASSAGE
Sports massage therapy is also known as athletic massage therapy or sports medicine massage. It’s a type of therapy aimed at decreasing the tension and stress that can develop in the soft tissues of the body during sports and various exercises. Unlike some types of therapeutic massage that are performed after an activity, sports massage therapy is also performed before and during the training or activity.
A sports therapy massage can help reduce stress on the body. It can also improve athletic performance and increases endurance. Sports and massage therapy is very similar to deep tissue massage and therapeutic massage. A sports therapist massage focuses on the muscles and tissues within the body. It may cover the entire body or a specific part of the body.
Benefits of Sports Massage Therapy
There are several benefits to sports massage therapy, including:
- Helps program sleep and relaxation
- Increases the athlete’s range of motion
- Improves soft tissue function
- Helps athlete recover from injuries
- Helps with the routine stress from competing and training
- Improves the athlete’s overall performance
- Helps athletes monitor their muscle tone
- Improves blood pressure and heart rate
- Helps decrease fatigue and stiffness
