Sports massage can help to increase flexibility, prevent injuries, and improve athletic performance and day to day movement activities. Sport massage can also aid in recovery from an injury that may arise from sport training or other overuse behavior patterns.
The goal of this course is to teach students how to incorporate stretching techniques into their massage sessions. Students will correct tightness and imbalances to assist in improving mobility, flexibility, and range of motion.
Theory and practice of sport massage and integrated stretching techniques will be used to release muscles, tendons connective tissue and ligaments, which in turn will aid joint function.