Sports Massage is a form of massage involving the manipulation of soft tissue to benefit a person engaged in regular physical activity (not just sports). Soft tissue is connective tissue that has not hardened into bone and cartridge. This includes skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia (a form of connective tissue that lines and unsheathes the other soft tissues). Sports massage is not limited to athletes. It is appropriate for anyone who is in need remedial or soft tissue work irrespective of age, level of fitness or gender. The remedial effects of sports massage can be beneficial in the postsurgical setting, as an addition to physiotherapy, osteopathy or chiropractic and rehabilitative therapy. It can benefit those with physically demanding work or those in an office environment.
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