Marblehead Sports Therapy Massage For Athletic Performance

By Karen Mitchell


When the word massage comes to mind, you envision an evening at the spa, feeling the heat of the sauna after being treated to pampered mud baths that gets your skin rejuvenated with fresh wraps and peels. However, there is a different aspect of massage called sports therapy. Massaging comes almost naturally if you want to warm up your muscles before any sort of physical activity. Massage chairs are being built that can perform many sports related massages. Shiatsu massage chair manufacturers are assembling an arsenal of Marblehead sports therapy massage into their chairs.

The therapeutic and restorative practice is long-recognized as essential for any athlete who wants to push far, grow strong... And win big. Sports massage therapists do indeed work with some big winners. From World Cup players, professional major leaguers, and Olympian medalists to local heroes who play on neighborhood teams.

Anyone who works out hard and competes regularly can benefit from sports massage rehabilitation. Massage rehabilitation training includes a detailed analysis of the body's pain mechanisms - RMTs perform specific techniques that leverage this knowledge, increasing the range of motion, and supporting the healing process of damaged muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

During your studying in physical rehabilitation, school try to find a volunteer or paid work in the field. Where can you look for the practical experience? Well, you may be assisting a school's team therapist, or find a job in a rehabilitation center. Every bit of experience can benefit you in future!

Find out about requirements for licensing in your state. In general, you will need a Master's degree from accredited physical rehabilitation school and good scores on National Physical Rehabilitation Examination. Still, your state may have some additional requirements for becoming a therapist in athletics medicine. Contact your state licensing department and find out about the procedure in your area.

Athletics Massage is a blend of Shiatsu and Swedish techniques. Shiatsu uses the stimulation of acupressure points in conjunction with applying a gentle squeezing action to particular points in your body to relax the muscles and relieve tension. Swedish techniques use longer, flowing strokes to enhance circulation and blood flow.

Athletics Rehabilitation at OVCMT- As part of our comprehensive massage rehabilitation certification program, OVCMT provides students with instruction in athletics massage. In year one, we introduce you to the fundamentals, including pre-event, injury prevention and rehabilitation.

There are also opportunities to apply what you've learned onsite at sporting events, and in year two these opportunities are extended during the second practicum. Students interested in sports massage will have the chance to work in real world environments, helping treat patients with chronic or acute pathologies.




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