Uses of Sports Massage
Sports massage has a role to play in many aspects of a sportsperson’s performance, be they professional or amateur, young or old, team player or individual. Applications include:
Prevent muscular and tendinous injuries
Maintain length of muscles to reduce risk of shortening, which can lead to injuries.
Reduce the strain and discomfort of training
Aid consistency in training
Restore normal muscle function reduced by muscle spasm
Speed recovery time in training
(Note : not a replacement for good warm up & stretching / warm down & stretching!)
Healing of acute injuries properly
Healing of chronic (long term) injuries
Restore lost mobility
Support consistent training
Minimise downtime through injury
Potential to increase career duration