Sports Massage
Sports Massage is a type of massage that is geared toward working with athletes for treating and preventing sports related injuries as well as enhancing the performance of athletes both professional, masters and the amateur athlete.There are specific types of massage movements or strokes that are geared called sports massage but it also can be just taking any type of massage such as myofascial release or deep tissue massage and applying it to athletes to enhance their performance and prevent and treat injuries. The important thing is to understand exercise physiology as well as understand the bio-mechanics of each sport. There is even a sport massage certification offered by the American Massage Therapy Association- WA State to train and certify sports massage therapists. You can also learn basic sports massage skills in basic massage school. Sports massage therapists can be found working with athletes during their training periods to increase flexibility which is necessary in building strength. There is new evidence that also shows that the whole idea of lactic acid creates the problems for athletes is a myth. See also:List of articles on Sports Massage on Massagetoday.com www.thebodyworker.com -My other site with a section on Sports Massage and principles of training and physiology. Become a Sports Massage Therapist Sports Massage Books: Have information on this type of massage?Share your information on this type of massage or some of it's uses and resources for learning or about receiving this type of massage. How has it made a difference in your life? || FAQ's || Career Guides || Websites || Supervision || About Me || |
