
Sports Massage was originally established to help athletes accustom their bodies for proper functioning during training, for optimal performance (to "peak" in preparation for the biggest competitive stage) or to help them recover from a "peak" after huge sporting events. But you don't have to be a professional athlete to enjoy the benefits of Sports Massage. Don't be fooled by its title; take away the sporting glamour, sweat and ambitions, and you will actually be staring right at a natural therapy which focuses on the prevention and healing of injuries (especially of the muscles and tendons).
Little known to most, Sports Massage is a variant of Swedish massage which promotes the circulation of blood and lymph fluids. Some specialised techniques such as trigger point therapy is also applied to free adhesions (muscle knots) and increase range of motion. There are four main categories of Sports Massages which aim to rectify specific physical abnormalities, including:
Pre-Event Sports Massage Short, stimulating massage which typically lasts from 15 to 45 minutes. Focuses on areas of the body which will be subjected to undue exertions during the competitive event.
Restorative Sports Massage The other extreme of the pre-event treatment which is typically administered within one to two hours after the event to re-acclimatise body tissues.
Pre-Event Sports Massage This is usually applied during training to enable the athlete to train harder without sustaining any injuries.
Rehabilitative Sports Massage Just like its name suggests, this is the most common form of treatment which emphasises on alleviating pain and getting the body back on the road to recovery. Sports Massage is highly recommended for individuals nursing injuries, bothered by chronic pain or impeded by restricted range of motion within their limbs.
Sports Massage is highly recommended for individuals nursing injuries, bothered by chronic pain or impeded by restricted range of motion within their limbs.
Rehab Therapy

Rehabilitation Therapy is defined as "any process which strives to restore individuals to his/her former level(s) of health". The rehabilitative process typically seeks to help individuals achieve a high quality of life through a combination of:
- 1) Focusing on the task of restoring a certain function to a damaged body part
- 2) Impart education to equip the individual in compensation for which damage cannot be repaired
Physical rehabilitation is one common modality applied during this restoration process. Most commonly applied after the event of a major surgery, accident, or any event which has left the individuals impaired, trained personnel will strive to help individuals back on the road to recovery by rebuilding the strength in the limbs or in educating those who have lost a limb to learn how to function effectively in life.