| Sports Massage Schools teach fitness | | | | Sports massage is primarily taught as a specialty |
| professionals how to stimulate an athlete's | | | | at most massage schools. Certification may be |
| circulation and relieve stress through massage. | | | | obtained after successful completion of a |
| The primary purpose of sports massage is to | | | | 180-hour course. Hourly earnings for a professional |
| help athletes to perform in peak physical condition | | | | sports massage therapist are in the range of |
| and avoid future injuries. | | | | $10-$30 per hour. |
| Sports Massage Schools instruct in a specific | | | | If you are interested in learning more about |
| massage technique that uses a system of | | | | Sports Massage Schools and additional learning |
| smooth movements such as gliding, compressing, | | | | programs, search our site for more in-depth |
| and stretching. Sports massage focuses mainly on | | | | information and resources. |
| the manipulation, management, and rehabilitation | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW |
| of soft tissues. | | | | and may or may not reflect specific practices, |
| Sports massage improves the athlete's blood | | | | courses and/or services associated with ANY |
| circulation, which can enhance training ability, | | | | ONE particular school(s) that is or is not |
| prevent injury, and increase the athlete's | | | | advertised on |
| performance. An additional benefit is that it | | | | Copyright 2006 - All Rights Reserved |
| removes waste products and replenishes tissues | | | | Michael Bustamante, in association with Media |
| with antioxidants and essential nutrients, giving a | | | | Positive Communications, Inc. for Notice to |
| feeling of overall wellbeing. At sports massage | | | | Publishers: Please feel free to use this article in |
| school, students learn to detect deep tissue | | | | your Ezine or on your Website; however, ALL |
| damage and imbalances, which can then be | | | | links must remain intact and active. |
| corrected before a possible injury ensues. | | | | |