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Massage Therapy Treatments
Sports Massage and Recovery Treatment Series
Key Principles of Sports Massage Theory© By Michael Mcgillicuddy usa Pro sPorts
de nition of sports Massage:
Sports Massage is the speci c application of...
• Massage Techniques
• Hydrotherapy Protocols
• Range of Motion Evaluation • Flexibility Protocols
• Strength Training Principles
...on athletes to achieve a speci c goal.
Key Principles of sports Massage:
Timing
During what stage of physical activity are you working with an athlete?
Intent
What is the purpose of the massage techniques being applied?
Technique
Which massage technique best accomplishes the intent desired?
sports Massage timing:
Pre-event
At an event site just before competing
Inter-competition
At an event site in between competing
Post-event
At an event site after competing
Recovery
Post competition/not at event site (up to three days)
Maintenance
During light training or in o season
Injury Maintenance
Anytime after an injury has occurred
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