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Therapeutic sports massage was developed in order to prepare athletes’ bodies for the intense stress it was going to be put under. It was practiced by massage therapists to help athletes achieve optimal performance and aid in quick recovery.
“Many elite athletes consider sports massage an essential part of their training and recovery routine. They rely on it to help them train more effectively, improve performance, prevent injury and speed their recovery after strenuous exertion,” writes a blogger for Elements Massage.
But, sport massage shouldn’t be reserved only for those training for the Olympics. Occasional athletes, those who partake in the weekend hockey game, or once-in-awhile jog, should also look into sports massage.
“You don’t have to be a professional athlete to get a therapeutic sports massage! It’s ideal for anyone who’s physically active – as well as someone who’s just starting out with a new workout program at the gym, running their first 10K or marathon, or doing anything else that’s outside their normal activity routine,” the blogger writes.
Elements Massage outlines the four types of sports massage:
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