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What is sports massage therapy?

Sports massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissue to reduce pain and tension. It can help in the treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries. The massage techniques used include effleurage, petrissage, vibrations, compression, frictions and stretching. Despite it’s name sports massage therapy can benefit people of all ages and abilities and can be used to treat the following:

Back, neck and shoulder pain

Muscle tension, pain and flexibility

Joint aches

Increase range of motion

Postural and body alignment corrections

Muscle imbalance

Qualification: Level 3 Active IQ Diploma in Sports Massage